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

As is the case with many of China’s policies, there is often a large gulf between words and deeds, and studying China’s history with rare earths reveals the amalgam of competing priorities that have shaped its policy. — Gloria Xiong, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

The character is renowned in the wizarding world for his many heroic deeds, though he’s later revealed as a fraud who took credit for the acts of others after erasing part of their memories. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026

Big Players are big because their words and deeds move markets. — Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026

The word is hidden somewhere in the look in people’s eyes and in the depth of their good deeds. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 4 Aug. 2026

Some fortunes, however, are already crystallizing into deeds. — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Jeb has always been fascinated by the heroic deeds of gunslingers, despite the Quaker teachings of nonviolence. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 21 July 2026

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