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

As with any allergy, alpha-gal syndrome occurs against the backdrop of a person’s existing immune reactions, and people have different sensitivities to various compounds. — Alice Park, Time, 23 July 2026

The compounds are promoted for a variety of uses, from anti-aging benefits to better sleep and faster healing. — Sara G. Miller, NBC news, 23 July 2026

Nuts and pumpkin seeds pack sleep-supporting compounds like melatonin, magnesium and zinc. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 23, Miami Herald, 23 July 2026

Despite such support, the FDA’s two-day meeting is expected to showcase a stark split over the compounds. — Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 23 July 2026

In humans, the same compounds appear to reduce inflammation, support metabolic function and boost energy production inside cells. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026

Critics counter that moving the compounds into legitimate pharmacies could create the appearance that they have been proved safe and effective when, in many cases, data from robust clinical trials remains limited. — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Apricots are seasonal in the spring and summer and contain phenolic and carotenoid compounds that act as antioxidants. — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 22 July 2026

Along these routes, the bulldozers piled up mounds to enclose fortified compounds, military outposts and detention facilities where Palestinians were interrogated and tortured. — Literary Hub, 16 July 2026

Verb

Every recommendation, review, demonstration, referral, community interaction and customer success story becomes part of a larger trust network that compounds over time. — Janita Pannu, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Once a marquee franchise actually comes up for sale, scarcity takes over and compounds all of it. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 17 July 2026

The sweet discovery shows for the first time that compounds that are key to life can form in the vast expanse between stars and fuels optimism that other molecules important for the origins of life might be found in space. — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

Real financial capability — understanding how money grows, how time compounds choices, how everyday decisions connect to long-term outcomes — has to be built and reinforced over years, not delivered in a one-hour module. — Arellana Barela Levenson, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

Unfamiliar bathrooms trigger a stress response that leads people to hold it in, which only compounds the problem. — Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 13 July 2026

From ultra-modern waterfront compounds to stylish city apartments, here’s a look inside the tennis legend’s real estate empire. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 July 2026