Synonyms of quizzes

quizzes 1 of 2

noun

plural of quiz

1

as in teases

a person who causes repeated emotional pain, distress, or annoyance to another

always eager to put everything down, my boyfriend had to be a quiz and make fun of the actors and costumes in our local theater troupe's latest production

Synonyms & Similar Words

• teases
• teasers
• quizzers
• torturers
• harassers
• tormentors
• mockers
• attackers
• hecklers
• victimizers
• baiters
• persecutors
• ridiculers
• taunters
• accusers
• needlers
• detractors
• assailants
• scorners
• scoffers
• smarties
• insulters
• jeerers
• wise guys
• smart alecks
• deriders
• wiseacres
• gibers
• pests
• troublemakers
• smarty-pants
• belittlers
• satirists
• lampooners
• trash-talkers
• blamers
• kidders
• disturbers
• molesters
• bothers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• defenders
• guards
• rescuers
• protectors
• saviors
• deliverers
• champions
• comforters
• solaces
• soothers
• bodyguards
• succorers

2

as in exams

a set of questions or problems designed to assess knowledge, skills, or intelligence

according to the magazine's marriage quiz, the chances that we'll have a 10th wedding anniversary are just about nil

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exams
• tests
• examinations
• researches
• boards
• reviews
• pretests
• investigations
• auditions
• finals
• intelligence tests
• retests
• aptitude tests
• placement tests
• catechisms
• inspections
• inquiries
• midterms
• interrogations
• probes
• checkups
• midyears

3

as in eccentrics

a person of odd or whimsical habits

even by House of Lords standards, the cross-dressing earl was considered quite a quiz

Synonyms & Similar Words

• eccentrics
• characters
• nuts
• originals
• pieces of work
• rarities
• flakes
• oddballs
• head cases
• codgers
• cranks
• screwballs
• crackpots
• oddities
• weirdos
• zanies
• odd ducks
• mavericks
• cracks
• fruitcakes
• bohemians
• freaks
• nutters
• kooks
• crackbrains
• nutcases
• nonconformists
• quixotes
• geezers
• curios
• coots
• fantasts
• fantasticoes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sheep
• followers
• conformists
• conformers

quizzes

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verb

present tense third-person singular of quiz

1

as in asks

to put a question or questions to

quickly quizzed her about the assignment before heading off to class

Synonyms & Similar Words

• asks
• questions
• interrogates
• queries
• inquires (of)
• grills
• catechizes
• surveys
• polls
• cross-questions
• pumps
• examines
• bombards
• cross-examines
• besieges

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• answers
• responds
• replies
• remarks
• observes
• comments
• avoids
• retorts
• rejoins
• ducks

2

as in questions

to put a series of questions to

hated the way those relatives would quiz me about my partner and our living arrangements

Synonyms & Similar Words

• questions
• interrogates
• examines
• queries
• catechizes
• pumps
• grills
• debriefs
• picks the brains of
• sweats
• polls
• gives the third degree to
• cross-questions
• annoys
• cross-examines
• pesters
• harasses
• hounds
• canvasses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of quizzes

Noun

This new experience includes Study Mode, quizzes, learning visualizations, and responsible homework reminders. — Dan Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Training software could adjust quizzes and questions based on an operator’s performance. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026

The learning features include quizzes, homework reminders, study mode and learning visualizations. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

The new teen experience includes a range of educational features, including homework reminders, quizzes and learning visualizations and Study Hours, where parents or teens can determine when Study Mode is on by default. — Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026

The first 8,000 players each hour to get 100% on the multiple-choice and true-or-false quizzes have the chance to win BOGO entrée codes, free Cilantro Lime Sauce or Queso Blanco and Chipotle Rewards points. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

The app has also dabbled in other games including word games, quizzes and a Wheel of Fortune title. — Katie Campione, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026

Around her, visitors sample Korean food, browse cosmetics, test their knowledge in quizzes and take part in K-pop dance contests. — John Bartlett, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026

Users can follow personalized self-growth plans, take quizzes, highlight insights, and turn key points into flashcards. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026

Verb

In a bit of crowd work, Von quizzes an audience member about how many hamsters that entails. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026