Synonyms of ply

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noun

as in bias

an attitude that always favors one way of feeling or acting especially without considering any other possibilities

since taking a ply to French burgundies, he's hardly even looked at anything else in the wine store

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bias
• tendency
• prejudice
• parti pris
• partiality
• tendentiousness
• favor
• nonobjectivity
• partisanship
• inclination
• proclivity
• bent
• nepotism
• cronyism
• chauvinism
• favoritism
• predilection
• one-sidedness
• propensity
• predisposition
• penchant
• leaning
• prepossession
• preconception
• self-opinionatedness
• self-partiality
• prejudgment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• neutrality
• objectivity
• indifference
• impartiality
• detachment
• hate
• calm
• unbiasedness
• dislike
• distaste
• aversion
• open-mindedness
• dispassion
• scunner

ply

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verb (1)

as in to exert

to bring to bear especially forcefully or effectively

she plied all of her charm and intelligence to convince everyone to volunteer as tutors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exert
• use
• apply
• wield
• employ
• utilize
• exercise
• put out
• abuse
• misapply
• misuse

ply

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verb (2)

as in to weave

to cause to twine about one another

two single yarns were plied together to get the fabric that smooth, firm feel

Synonyms & Similar Words

• weave
• twist
• braid
• mix
• intertwine
• entwine
• interweave
• blend
• implicate
• writhe
• interlace
• lace
• wreathe
• enlace
• inweave
• intertwist
• plat
• plait
• fuse
• pleach
• link
• join

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disentangle
• unwind
• untangle
• uncoil
• untwine