HEAD CASES Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

head cases

noun

plural of head case

as in lunatics

a person having or showing a severely disordered or abnormal state of mind brought in a counselor to work with the student they worried might be a head case

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as in eccentrics

a person of odd or whimsical habits an area of scientific research that's a good niche for social misfits and hard-core head cases

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Noun

Republicans see an opportunity here, portraying progressive and socialist Democrats as lunatics and communists.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
While sane Americans were celebrating the MLB All-Star Game in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, the lunatics in Portland, Oregon were cheering along as two men made out on a baseball field during a 'Heated Rivalry' theme night.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of lunatics

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No documentarian has a better eye for intriguing oddballs than Errol Morris, who built his feature film career on drawing them out in conversation, from pet-cemetery owners in Gates of Heaven to small-town eccentrics in Vernon, Florida.

— Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
Dippold has populated the show with lovable eccentrics played by great character actors—Dale Dickey, Jeff Hiller, Tim Baltz.

— Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 18 June 2026

Definition of eccentrics

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Mountain Moose, Alaska The best hunting for the biggest deer in the world is in the mountains of Alaska where Alaska-Yukon bull moose climb above treeline to escape summer bugs and grow antlers that can span more than six feet!

— Ron Spomer, Outdoor Life, 19 Aug. 2026
Fortunately, diatomaceous earth is a natural insect repellent that can kill spiders and other bugs in your home safely and effectively.

— Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of bugs

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The odd thing about this choice is that, although the DSA’s platform is indeed chock-full of maniacal proposals, on this particular idea, the maniacs have a point.

— Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026
Because Sidney Prescott, now Evans, exists only in relationship to Ghostface, the costume worn by many different knife-wielding maniacs over the years, starting with her high school boyfriend.

— Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 3 Mar. 2026

Definition of maniacs

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Netflix has created an Academy Award-winning global phenomenon with KPop Demon Hunters that has inspired fans around the world with its powerful music, storytelling, and characters.

— Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
The pair co-starred as father and daughter Noah and Claire Bennet in the hit NBC show from 2006 to 2010, which saw a cast of ordinary characters suddenly gain superhero powers and abilities.

— Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of characters

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The new book, written by Annette Bay Pimentel and illustrated by Faith Pray, pays homage to the originals by echoing Winnie's original voice and Shepard's artistic style.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026
Upcoming originals for 2027 include La Oficina Season 2, Florence Cassez, Tremembé Season 2, Marília, Menem Season 2, Te Odio, Te Amo, Rojo Corazón, Catedrales, and Valentina.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026

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