Synonyms of compounds

compounds 1 of 2

noun

plural of compound

as in mixtures

a distinct entity formed by the combining of two or more different things

mixed the chemicals together to form a new compound

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mixtures
• alloys
• blends
• mixes
• amalgams
• combinations
• amalgamations
• syntheses
• composites
• fusions
• emulsions
• admixtures
• cocktails
• intermixtures
• assortments
• conflations
• melds
• absorptions
• varieties
• concretions
• accumulations
• mergers
• composts
• integrations
• incorporations
• coalitions
• mélanges
• coalescences
• aggregations
• medleys
• hashes
• commixtures
• homogenizations
• patchworks
• potpourris
• half-and-halfs
• conglomerations
• interfusions
• mergences
• immixtures
• jumbles
• mishmashes
• hodgepodges
• hotchpotches
• motleys

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• elements
• components
• ingredients
• constituents

compounds

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of compound

1

as in increases

to make greater in size, amount, or number

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• increases
• accelerates
• expands
• augments
• boosts
• adds (to)
• multiplies
• raises
• extends
• enhances
• amplifies
• intensifies
• reinforces
• swells
• ups
• builds up
• maximizes
• escalates
• supplements
• pumps up
• stokes
• enlarges
• strengthens
• supersizes
• aggrandizes
• hypes
• spikes
• jumps
• complements
• booms
• bumps (up)
• prolongs
• develops
• stretches
• heightens
• dilates
• draws out
• lengthens
• elongates
• distends
• accumulates
• fleshes (out)
• inflates
• protracts
• magnifies
• ratchets (up)
• rachets (up)
• skyrockets
• blows up
• beefs (up)
• collects
• follows up
• amasses
• parlays

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• decreases
• reduces
• diminishes
• subtracts (from)
• lessens
• lowers
• abates
• dwindles
• downsizes
• contracts
• abbreviates
• shortens
• curtails
• abridges
• minifies
• de-escalates
• compresses
• condenses
• constricts
• cuts back
• retrenches

2

as in couples

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

• couples
• connects
• strings
• chains
• conjugates
• links
• integrates
• interconnects
• yokes
• combines
• hooks
• concatenates
• interlinks
• catenates
• wires
• joins
• hitches
• interlocks
• dovetails
• welds
• intermeshes
• fuses
• cords
• cements
• articulates
• coalesces
• unites

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• separates
• parts
• disconnects
• disjoins
• uncouples
• divides
• splits
• disunites
• unhitches
• disjoints
• disengages
• dissevers
• detaches
• unchains
• unyokes
• unlinks
• cleaves
• ruptures
• sunders
• severs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of compounds

Noun

The maggots are thought to secrete various antibacterial compounds to ward off pathogenic bacteria and block biofilms from forming, overall preventing secondary infection. —Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 17 June 2026

Digital scent recognition The device contains 16 microscopic gas sensors, each designed to respond differently to airborne chemical compounds. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026

Wellness clinics now charge membership fees running into the thousands monthly for protocols built around these compounds. —Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026

Layer in the social side making friends through the activity and the payoff compounds. —Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026

Animal studies suggest that these compounds have antidiabetic, antioxidant, lipid-lowering, and anti-inflammatory qualities that can improve fasting glucose and insulin sensitivity. —Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 17 June 2026

These bacteria ferment milk sugar, or lactose, into flavor compounds and organic acids, which give the butter a mild tang and complex flavor. —Rosemary Trout, The Conversation, 10 June 2026

Electrons pinball across membranes and between compounds to drive molecular turbines that rebuild air and water into sugars to provide the energy and raw materials that cells need to grow. —Quanta Magazine, 10 June 2026

Witnesses also told the commission that the punishments were carried out in hospital compounds, including the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Yunis. —Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026

Verb

In a business where the quality of every decision compounds across an entire production, this is game-changing. —Diana Sabb, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026

If intelligence compounds as Nadella predicts, this time there will be a real first-mover advantage that didn’t exist in the internet era. —Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 16 June 2026

The combination of age and homelessness compounds what for others may be common problems. —Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 15 June 2026

Flavanols are the plant compounds in berries, cocoa and grapes linked to heart and brain health, and the dropoff is dramatic enough to essentially neutralize the smoothie’s flavanol value. —Allison Palmer updated June 13, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026

These compounds slowly release into the body, so a cup of yaupon provides a lift, without a downside. —Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026

That difference compounds over time. —Nishant Pant, CNBC, 9 June 2026

Travel compounds this, particularly when combined with changes in climate, altitude, and routine. —Alan McCall, New York Times, 5 June 2026

Price scaled from 2 to 40 lawyers by implementing comprehensive organizational systems, A-players, and data that compounds. —K. H. Koehler, USA Today, 3 June 2026