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 compounds are also found in baby wipes, air fresheners, laundry supplies, eye drops, nasal sprays and personal care products such as shampoos, mouthwash and toothpaste. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

The system uses natural ammonia as its working refrigerant, completely overcoming synthetic compounds like HCFCs and HFCs that contribute to global warming and ozone depletion. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026

In addition, copper piping allows visitors to breathe in air directly from the bee brood chambers, which is claimed to have natural organic compounds and has a sweet scent of raw honey and beeswax. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2026

But the principle that ownership of data and systems compounds over time is one the best software serial acquirers have argued for years. — Gustaf Lundberg Toresson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Blood tests showed that people absorbed about 84% fewer beneficial plant compounds after drinking the banana smoothie than after taking the flavan-3-ol capsules. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026

This is because olive oil contains high amounts of unsaturated fats and antioxidant plant compounds. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 5 Aug. 2026

Other herbs, such as rosemary, oregano, and thyme, offer antioxidants and phenolic compounds that may also help lower inflammation. — Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 4 Aug. 2026

Potent synthetic kratom compounds have been linked to overdoses, addiction, and a recent death under investigation, the California Poison Control System warned. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Verb

For senior leaders operating at speed, this effect compounds quietly. — Joy Nissen, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Healthy landscaping is cooling landscaping, and every improvement compounds the last. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

Feathers make an unusually good PFAS record because they're built from keratin, a protein that many PFAS compounds bind to readily. — Refractor, 30 July 2026

In other words, flavanols may be the first of several plant compounds that current guidelines are passing over. — Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 21 July 2026

At $10–15 per million tokens, that compounds fast across a fleet of agents. — Sumeet Agrawal, Fortune, 20 July 2026

Every quarter that rates stay elevated, that investment income compounds at a higher rate and is paid out to shareholders. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 20 July 2026