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

All types of cabbage contain antioxidant compounds that become active when the vegetable is chopped or chewed. —Leeann Weintraub, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026

Those compounds give bran its tannic edge, its signature complexity with the dark roast notes of coffee and the deep purple of red wine. —The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026

Those conditions also affect compounds like ammonia, the pungent-smelling gas that Germany began producing synthetically in World War I after its supplies of nitrates from Chile were cut off. —Marilen Martin, Bloomberg, 15 Apr. 2026

These compounds—including flavonoids and phenolic aldehydes—are especially abundant in the peels, stems, and leaves. —Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 13 Apr. 2026

These teas are sources of compounds that may have anticancer properties. —Mikayla Morell, Health, 13 Apr. 2026

These ants contain defensive compounds, including formic acid, and the chemicals or their derivatives get incorporated into the lizard’s blood. —Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026

The compounds concentrated from the lizard’s ant-heavy diet taste horrible and irritate the soft tissues of the mouth. —Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026

Cannabis’ evolving legality in the US Cannabis is a plant that contains chemical compounds called cannabinoids. —Lucy Xiaolu Wang, The Conversation, 13 Apr. 2026

Verb

The potential benefits seen in foods like yogurt and fermented milk may be tied to their impact on gut health, as these foods can contain beneficial bacteria and compounds that influence inflammation, metabolism and immune function, the study noted. —Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026

That double whammy compounds a pressure that was already four years in the making. —Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026

Acting quickly, and ideally with the guidance of a financial or legal professional, gives you the best chance of stopping or reducing the garnishment before the damage compounds. —Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026

Both compounds bind to opioid receptors in the brain, which triggers chemical changes that, with regular use, can lead to dependence and withdrawal symptoms similar to those caused by oxycodone or heroin. —Andrew Kolodny, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026

There is no certainty that this means an end to the hostilities, which began on February 28 with a massive Israeli-US bombardment of Islamic Regime compounds in Tehran, is in sight. —Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026

Left unaddressed, the cycle compounds. —Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026

Berries Antioxidants include nutrients like vitamins A, C, and E, the mineral selenium, and compounds called polyphenols. —Merve Ceylan, Health, 31 Mar. 2026

Sleep is where the damage compounds. —John La Puma, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026