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cinch

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of cinch

something that is easy to do
  • The clear instructions made setting up the audiovisual system a cinch.
Synonyms of cinch

breeze, cake, cakewalk, child's play, duck soup, picnic, pushover, roses, snap
Words Related to cinch

no-brainer, nothing

sitting duck

gimme, laugher, walkaway
Phrases Synonymous with cinch

piece of cake, walk in the park
Near Antonyms of cinch

brainteaser, poser, stumper, toughie (also toughy)

bother, nuisance, trouble
Antonyms of cinch

bear, beast, chore, headache, horror show, killer, labor, murder, pain, sticky wicket, stinker [slang]

cinch

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of cinch

to make sure, certain, or safe
  • The team's latest victory cinches a trip to the play-offs.
Synonyms of cinch

assure, ensure, guarantee, guaranty, ice, insure, secure
Words Related to cinch

attest, certify, vouch, warrant, witness

pledge, promise, swear
Near Antonyms of cinch

enfeeble, undermine, weaken

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