Synonyms of likened

likened

verb

past tense of liken

1

as in compared

to describe as similar

he generally likened a root canal to some horrible form of torture

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compared
• equated
• linked
• referred
• analogized
• bracketed
• connected
• assimilated
• related
• coupled
• alluded
• associated
• paralleled
• matched
• equaled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• contrasted

2

as in identified

to regard or represent as equal or comparable

I think that we can liken the two pianists, at least in terms of natural talent

Synonyms & Similar Words

• compared
• identified
• connected
• equated
• linked
• related
• matched
• correlated
• classified
• associated
• joined
• grouped
• classed
• categorized
• graded
• lumped (together)
• sorted
• assorted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• distinguished
• separated
• differentiated
• discerned
• discriminated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of likened

In a post on X, Marbin Miller likened the impact of the cuts to a surgical operation. — Jocelyn Noveck, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Dallas Mayor Ron Kirk likened the catastrophe to Pearl Harbor. — Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026

The filmmaker has likened his perspective in this project to that of Dorothy’s dog Toto in The Wizard of Oz, alert to the shuffling feet beneath the curtain rather than being bamboozled by the shyster title character’s techno showmanship. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

Daniel Gilford, a meteorologist and atmospheric scientist at the nonprofit research group Climate Central, likened tropical cyclones to a car engine, with warm ocean water acting like fuel. — Denise Chow, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026

Ritchie and James have both likened the story to that of Michael Corleone in The Godfather movies. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026

Rollins likened the Herald’s questions about her use of taxpayer funds to counting ketchup packets. — Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2026

Cameron likened the transformation to the Tin Man getting a heart in The Wizard of Oz. — ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026

Homidi likened the development of the new lash lacquer to a science project, calling mascara one of the toughest categories to enter but arguing the reward would be worth it. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026