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 complaint alleges Derrick demonstrated how to manufacture detonators and volatile explosive compounds, including nickel aminoguanidine perchlorate, ethylene glycol dinitrate, HMTD, hexamine dinitrate and ammonium nitrate mixtures capable of causing catastrophic damage. —Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 13 May 2026

Interest compounds, fees add up and accounts can go to collections. —Joshua Sidorowicz, CBS News, 13 May 2026

As part of the agreement, Varda and United Therapeutics will use microgravity’s influence on the structure and crystallization properties of therapeutic compounds in order to improve their stability and delivery. —Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026

The compounds have lost patent protection in India, and pressure from customers buying overseas will likely increase when generic Wegovy goes on sale in Canada, for as low as $73 a month, possibly this year. —Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026

Molecule stops energy loss One of the biggest challenges in lithium-sulfur batteries is the formation of soluble intermediate compounds during operation. —Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026

While fine particulate matter is made of charred bits flung directly into the atmosphere by wildfires, ozone forms after the fact, when nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds interact with light. —Joanna Thompson, Space.com, 12 May 2026

Hafeez also pointed to recent legislation passed by Abbott banning Sharia compounds from forming in Texas. —Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026

Packed with nutrients like calcium, protein, and beneficial compounds, milk has benefits when used as a homemade garden remedy. —Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 11 May 2026

Verb

Rising housing costs and the out-migration of families have reduced enrollment, while funding tied to attendance further compounds the strain on schools. —Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026

This compounds the mess inherent to cooking with a young child, who, turns out, is apt to get as much flour on the floor as inside the bowl. —Rachel Tepper Paley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 May 2026

And the gap just compounds from there. —Blake O'Shaughnessy, Fortune, 3 May 2026

In the study, researchers looked at what compounds in the coffee influenced the receptor's activity. —Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 1 May 2026

Interest typically compounds daily and is credited to your account monthly. —Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026

Adding unprotected seed compounds the problem. —Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 30 Apr. 2026

In many countries, weak enforcement of environmental regulations compounds the problem. —ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026

That difference compounds over time. —Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026