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crown

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of crown

1 a decorative band or wreath worn about the head as a symbol of victory or honor

  • the crown of laurel leaves that is traditionally placed on the winner of the marathon
Synonyms of crown

chaplet, coronal (also coronel), coronet, diadem
Words Related to crown

anadem [archaic], tiara

garland, laurel

2 the position occupied by the one who comes in first in a competition

  • his lifelong dream of someday winning the heavyweight boxing crown
Synonyms of crown

championship, title

3 the highest part or point

  • covered in mud from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head
Synonyms of crown

acme, apex, apogee, capstone, climax, crescendo, crest, culmination, head, height, high noon, high-water mark, meridian, ne plus ultra, noon, noontime, peak, pinnacle, sum, summit, tip-top, top, zenith
Words Related to crown

bloom, blossom, flood tide, flower, glory, heyday, prime

cap, ceiling, roof

extreme, extremity, tip, vertex

high, highlight, highspot
Near Antonyms of crown

abyss, base, foot

minimum
Antonyms of crown

bottom, nadir, rock bottom

crown

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of crown

to bring to a triumphant conclusion

  • the Olympic Games were crowned by spectacular closing ceremonies
Synonyms of crown

cap (off), climax, culminate
Words Related to crown

complete, conclude, finish, round (off or out), terminate, wrap up

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