Synonyms of deeds

deeds 1 of 2

noun

plural of deed

1

as in feats

an act of notable skill, strength, or cleverness

traditionally heroes have been celebrated for their great deeds in song and story

Synonyms & Similar Words

• feats
• achievements
• numbers
• stunts
• accomplishments
• exploits
• performances
• successes
• tricks
• triumphs
• attainments
• tours de force
• adventures
• coups

2

as in things

something done by someone

deeds always carry greater weight than words

Synonyms & Similar Words

• things
• actions
• feats
• doings
• accomplishments
• achievements
• acts
• experiences
• activities
• exploits
• initiatives
• works
• performances
• attainments
• dealings
• stunts
• adventures
• undertakings
• tactics
• enterprises
• procedures
• steps
• proceedings
• handiworks
• moves
• maneuvers
• operations
• emprises
• tricks
• measures
• coactions

deeds

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of deed

as in transfers

to give over the legal possession or ownership of

the philanthropist unexpectedly deeded his entire fortune to the animal shelter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• transfers
• assigns
• conveys
• cedes
• bequeaths
• aliens
• leases
• relinquishes
• wills
• lends
• disposes of
• donates
• grants
• rents
• passes (down)
• loans
• moves
• leaves
• makes over
• alienates
• presents
• contributes
• trusts
• commits
• commends
• passes
• entrusts
• transmits
• bestows
• surrenders
• vests
• turns in
• yields
• confers
• turns over
• hands down
• releases
• delivers
• hands over
• consigns
• lets

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• expropriates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of deeds

Noun

Under previous incumbent Ian Hewitt, there was a leaning away from a ‘celebrity’ focus, towards those who have done ‘good deeds’ for society. — Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Politicians deploy its propulsive power to justify their deeds and appetites. — Simon Sebag Montefiore, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026

The news follows the May 24 death of owner Napoleon Deval Isom, according to a death certificate on file with the Mecklenburg County register of deeds. — Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2026

Of course, the deeds came with whatever outstanding liens and mortgages had led to the foreclosure in the first place. — Paula Aceves, Curbed, 26 June 2026

The process to get these deeds back in the right hands is not quick or easy. — Chris Hoffman, CBS News, 24 June 2026

In my assessment, meaningful reforms focus on empowering registers of deeds to substantively review suspicious documents before recording them; simplifying and expediting quiet title proceedings; and expanding civil remedies so victims can recover the costs associated with clearing their title. — Donovan McCarty, The Conversation, 22 June 2026

Our notoriously terrible antihero can return to his human form, but only after doing 100 good deeds. — Skyler Trepel, Entertainment Weekly, 20 June 2026

San Jose Spotlight reported in 2024 that Los Gatos had about 130 racially restrictive covenants, which is racist language in property deeds that explicitly prevented homes from being sold to people of color. — Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 17 June 2026