Synonyms of compounded

compounded 1 of 2

adjective

as in combined

Related Words

• combined
• mixed
• blended
• incorporated
• merged
• mingled
• intermixed
• intermingled
• commingled
• coalesced
• spoiled
• debased
• corrupted
• cheapened
• doctored
• soiled
• fouled
• defiled
• contaminated
• tainted
• diluted
• sullied
• adulterated
• begrimed
• dilute
• unclarified
• alloyed
• polluted
• unfiltered
• maculate
• besmirched
• befouled
• bemired
• dirtied
• thinned
• impure
• weakened
• unrefined
• adulterate

Dissimilar Words

• pure
• fine
• unmixed
• undiluted
• unalloyed
• concentrated
• unadulterated
• refined
• filtered
• purified
• plain
• uncontaminated
• uncut
• untainted
• straight
• unpolluted
• strong
• neat
• clarified
• ultrapure
• uncombined
• sterile
• ultrarefined
• pasteurized
• sterilized
• clean
• immaculate
• stainless
• spotless
• unsullied
• unsoiled

compounded

2 of 2

verb

past tense of compound

1

as in increased

to make greater in size, amount, or number

we compounded our error by waiting too long to call for help

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increased
• accelerated
• expanded
• augmented
• boosted
• multiplied
• raised
• extended
• amplified
• intensified
• enhanced
• reinforced
• escalated
• swelled
• added (to)
• enlarged
• strengthened
• upped
• maximized
• stoked
• hyped
• pumped up
• built up
• supplemented
• aggrandized
• heightened
• supersized
• spiked
• developed
• inflated
• skyrocketed
• prolonged
• magnified
• lengthened
• jumped
• boomed
• protracted
• complemented
• stretched
• drew out
• bumped (up)
• elongated
• distended
• accumulated
• dilated
• ratcheted (up)
• fleshed (out)
• collected
• blew up
• amassed
• parlayed
• racheted (up)
• beefed (up)
• followed up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reduced
• decreased
• diminished
• lessened
• lowered
• abated
• dwindled
• subtracted (from)
• downsized
• shortened
• curtailed
• abbreviated
• abridged
• contracted
• compressed
• condensed
• de-escalated
• minified
• constricted
• cut back
• retrenched

2

as in connected

to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole

the German language's propensity for compounding words

Synonyms & Similar Words

• connected
• coupled
• linked
• integrated
• combined
• interconnected
• strung
• conjugated
• yoked
• chained
• interlinked
• concatenated
• hooked
• joined
• catenated
• dovetailed
• interlocked
• hitched
• welded
• articulated
• wired
• fused
• cemented
• intermeshed
• coalesced
• united
• corded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• separated
• disconnected
• divided
• disjointed
• disjoined
• uncoupled
• split
• unhitched
• disunited
• detached
• disengaged
• parted
• dissevered
• unchained
• unlinked
• cleaved
• unyoked
• severed
• ruptured
• sundered

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of compounded

Verb

These errors of commission are compounded by errors of omission. — Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026

Skeptics point out that technological progress has always compounded. — Harry Booth, Time, 7 Aug. 2026

The physical toll of treatment was compounded by the time Page spent separated from his fiancée. — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

That lack of support has compounded his difficulties in choosing a running mate. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

Hilton’s current state of mind was compounded by financial problems. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026

The problem is compounded by the fact that many AI systems still rely on persistent credentials like API keys, OAuth tokens and service accounts. — Oded Hareven, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

The resumption of flights has drawn criticism from those who argue the country remains unsafe due to the ongoing political and economic crises, compounded by the recent natural disaster. — Manuel Bojorquez, CBS News, 4 Aug. 2026

Australia’s plague of beetles had been compounded by a plague of toads. — Kimon De Greef, Longreads, 4 Aug. 2026