Synonyms of hooks

hooks 1 of 2

noun

plural of hook

as in punches

a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument

delivered a hard right hook that struck his opponent in the eye

Synonyms & Similar Words

• punches
• blows
• swipes
• thumps
• thuds
• slaps
• hits
• pounds
• strokes
• whacks
• knocks
• pokes
• licks
• clips
• smacks
• bangs
• beats
• spanks
• switches
• belts
• claps
• chops
• slams
• cuffs
• lashes
• socks
• fillips
• pelts
• raps
• kicks
• stripes
• hands
• hacks
• bats
• thwacks
• welts
• swats
• haymakers
• clouts
• whams
• stingers
• slugs
• boxes
• bops
• biffs
• picks
• knees
• buffets
• smashes
• whops
• dabs
• bashes
• swings
• plumps
• lickings
• cracks
• wallops
• busts
• douses
• larrups
• counters
• beatings
• uppercuts
• counterpunches
• lefts
• whips
• counterblows
• counterstrokes
• sucker punches
• shivers
• body blows
• rabbit punches
• rights
• roundhouses
• whippings
• knockdowns
• sidewinders
• batterings
• thrashings
• KOs
• crunchers
• knockouts
• right-handers
• pastings
• bastinadoes
• kayos
• drubbings
• wallopings
• one-twos

hooks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of hook

1

as in bends

to cause to turn away from a straight line

the pitcher hooked the ball, and the batter missed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bends
• arches
• bows
• curves
• curls
• twists
• crooks
• turns
• waves
• swerves
• loops
• rounds
• weaves
• swirls
• arcs
• deflects
• reflects
• coils
• veers
• inflects
• diverts
• twines
• spirals
• entwines
• warps
• kinks
• dents
• dimples
• incurves
• winds
• meanders
• slopes
• incurvates
• inclines
• enrolls
• declines

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straightens
• unbends
• uncurls

2

as in connects

to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole

hooked up three short chains together to make a longer necklace

Synonyms & Similar Words

• connects
• strings
• chains
• integrates
• links
• couples
• yokes
• interconnects
• combines
• compounds
• wires
• conjugates
• hitches
• concatenates
• interlinks
• catenates
• joins
• interlocks
• cords
• dovetails
• welds
• fuses
• articulates
• intermeshes
• cements
• coalesces
• unites

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disconnects
• separates
• disjoins
• splits
• parts
• uncouples
• detaches
• divides
• disengages
• unhitches
• unlinks
• unchains
• disunites
• disjoints
• dissevers
• unyokes
• severs
• cleaves
• ruptures
• sunders

3

as in steals

to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep

the monkey hooked four bananas from the basket and scampered away to enjoy them

Synonyms & Similar Words

• steals
• swipes
• grabs
• lifts
• snatches
• pockets
• thieves
• filches
• pinches
• pilfers
• purloins
• rips off
• snitches
• appropriates
• nips
• robs
• nicks
• walks off with
• runs off with
• misappropriates
• boosts
• picks
• makes off with
• takes
• makes away with
• hijacks
• heists
• sacks
• loots
• seizes
• rifles
• knocks over
• nails
• plunders
• collars
• grasps
• pillages
• burglarizes
• sponges
• poaches
• shoplifts
• rustles
• kidnaps
• spirits
• abducts
• carjacks
• mooches
• shanghais

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• buys
• purchases
• gives
• presents
• contributes
• bestows
• donates
• hands over

4

as in grabs

to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly

I hooked the biggest fish of the day, and then released it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grabs
• catches
• snatches
• traps
• lands
• seizes
• snags
• captures
• nets
• gets
• snares
• nails
• bags
• raps
• collars
• grapples
• corrals
• snaps (up)
• takes hold (of)
• nabs
• cops
• gloms
• nobbles
• gloves
• ropes
• grasps
• clutches
• clasps
• holds
• grips
• arrests
• corners
• fists
• secures
• halters
• bays
• lassos
• meshes
• apprehends
• latches (on or onto)
• detains
• kidnaps
• enmeshes
• rends
• fastens (on)
• ensnares
• entraps
• entangles
• abducts
• wrests
• spirits (away or off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misses
• releases
• frees
• drops
• discharges
• liberates
• loosens
• unhands

5

as in curves

to turn away from a straight line or course

hang the bird feeder on a branch that hooks upward

Synonyms & Similar Words

• curves
• bows
• loops
• sweeps
• trends
• arches
• rounds
• falls off
• wheels
• bends
• turns
• winds
• arcs
• swerves
• crooks
• coils
• curls
• circles
• curlicues
• spirals
• twists
• deviates
• veers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straightens

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hooks

Noun

The temples are thin metal arms that thicken toward the ends with plastic enclosures over the ear hooks that hold the glasses’ speakers, charging connector, and other components. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

Those who want to take the Chuk box's functionality even further can add compatible accessories like the paper towel holder, garbage bag ring, lantern hanger, utensil organizer, storage hooks and cutting board. — New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026

This full-length mirror cabinet displays over 100 pieces via specialized hooks, earring racks, ring slots, and shelves. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026

Most regional biologists, however, say the overall population of cutthroat trout, even with all those hooks in the water, are doing just fine. — Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 23 Sep. 2026

In his first franchise outing, writer-director Zach Cregger eschews obvious sequel hooks for something more devious. — Britina Cheng, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026

The new version folds the song’s original orchestral arrangement into Electric Callboy’s blend of EDM and pop hooks, arriving a decade after the anime first premiered. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026

This tiny-but-mighty product hooks onto the strike plate of your hotel room’s doorframe to prevent the door from opening. — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026

Inside, its tables have purse hooks and places for wine glasses alongside custom wallpaper in its mahjong room. — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

Verb

Right before guests arrive, attach fishing line to the wire cage and hang the fall flower arrangement using cup hooks indoors or on nearby branches outside. — Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

Blatt hooks in a forehand for another match point opportunity, but Campbell wins an amazing rally for 22-22. — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Earbuds Deal The Soundcore C50i open-ear earbuds feature a clip-on FlexiClip design that hooks securely over your ear without blocking your ear canal. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026

The news hooks her further into wanting something out of a vulnerable situation. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 23 July 2026

Ceiling hooks for fishing rods, cargo door for two bikes, spray hose for cleaning gear and heated locker for drying it. — Kris Millgate, USA Today, 1 July 2026

How Many Calories Rucking Burns The calorie math is what hooks many newcomers, particularly men in their 40s trying to recapture lost ground. — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026

Armour hooks my arm, and the panic abates. — Adam Erace, Fortune, 24 May 2026

Marketing experts say while more and more cash is flowing into the clip-ification of all things, those watching the content can view clips as cheap and disposable moments, not something that hooks someone on a show or internet personality. — Bobby Allyn, NPR, 12 May 2026