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 reality is that researchers go to great lengths to test all sorts of novel compounds for bug-repelling properties. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 June 2026

Researchers believe prunes work through anti-inflammatory compounds, polyphenols and their effect on gut health and calcium metabolism, though the full mechanism is still being studied. —Allison Palmer updated June 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2026

For decades, scientists have understood that plants can release volatile organic compounds—essentially airborne chemical signals—to attract the natural enemies of the things that eat them, like caterpillars. —Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026

The compounds in kratom show promise for their analgesic properties. —Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026

Authorities also identified dozens of previously unknown scam compounds and criminal networks, which were referred to law enforcement agencies for further investigation. —Michael Sinkewicz , Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026

For The Union-Tribune Release the kratom Kratom is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia, whose leaves are used as the active ingredient in a host of compounds and supplements to self-treat conditions such as pain, coughing, diarrhea, anxiety and depression. —Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026

These compounds may help support focus. —Merve Ceylan, Health, 1 June 2026

Both adaptogens and nootropics fall underneath this umbrella, though nootropics can also be synthetic compounds made in a lab. —Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026

Verb

Alsing noted that technical capabilities can be learned, emphasizing that a skill that compounds over a career is being comfortable with not knowing and figuring it out anyway. —Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 3 June 2026

Concerns grew after studies linked certain PFAS compounds to health and environmental issues, especially contamination in drinking water. —Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 3 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

Traditional iterations of the battery were constrained because their chemical reactions generated lithium superoxide or lithium peroxide, compounds that restricted total energy efficiency. —Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 3 June 2026

That’s a loss that compounds quietly over a decade into significantly higher fracture risk. —Allison Palmer updated June 3, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026

But experts noted there were still dozens of other scam compounds in the region. —Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026

Green tea contains catechins, natural plant compounds with powerful antioxidant properties. —Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 3 June 2026

The complexity of Medicaid only compounds the problem. —Sally Pipes, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026