RIGHTS Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

rights 1 of 2

noun

plural of right

as in privileges

something to which one has a just claim everyone has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

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as in claims

an entitlement to something what right do you have to tell us what to do?

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rights

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verb

present tense third-person singular of right

as in redresses

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Recent Examples of rights

Noun

Diplomats and rights advocates are condemning Turkey’s crackdown on LGBT organizations and individuals, and protesters demonstrated Friday outside Turkish missions in the United States and Europe. — Mohamad El Chamaa, Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2026 However, immigrant rights advocates are skeptical about this claim and wary about the lack of oversight of ICE agents. — J. Toby Reiner, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026 The lawsuit alleges that the Null brothers were deprived of their right to bear arms, had their Fourth Amendment rights violated, and suffered humiliation, lost wages and reputational harm. — Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026 Recently, the president of Kazakhstan allowed an American company to come in and have unlimited tungsten mining rights. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026 Major label attention indeed followed, eventually leading Cave In to sign with RCA in 2001, with Hydra Head retaining certain vinyl and other release rights. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 18 Sep. 2026 While at Paramount, Beaubaire was the first to identify the potential in Michael Lewis’ book as a feature film, acquiring the rights for the studio after seeing a movie in material few considered inherently cinematic. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2026 That solidarity marked an important evolution in Iran’s struggle for women’s rights. — Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026 The United Nations and other rights groups have accused the military of war crimes. — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rights

Noun

Subscription packages have a three-performance minimum and include preferred pricing and unlimited complimentary ticket-exchange privileges.

— Fiorella Valdesolo, Curbed, 22 Sep. 2026
There is also a chance of restitution up to $5,000 and revocation of all hunting and fishing privileges nationwide.

— Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of privileges

Noun

In addition to the bribery allegation, Fricker’s complaint calls on Holland to investigate a slew of other claims against Zahnd.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
The judge sustained objections when the defense tried to get into some of the caller's specific claims.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of claims

Noun

The evening was beautiful, strange, and so far removed from the prerogatives of retail as to suggest that its entire purpose was not to have one.

— Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
But my ultimate loyalty rests with the Constitution, which gives certain prerogatives to Congress.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of prerogatives

Noun

Their trading volume, political influence and public profiles have expanded — as have their pretensions.

— W. Joseph Campbell, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
Anyone can join this adventure, this surge of solidarity through collective prayer for our world, to put a stop to all the pretensions of evil.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of pretensions

Verb

Portland drops to 7-4-3 at home, while Atlanta United improves to 3-7-4 on the road.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026
Markets still are developing despite cautious interest Even as perennial grain development steadily improves and more farmers sign on to grow it, there still are issues with consumer interest, federal support and research infrastructure.

— Joshua A. Bickel, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of improves

Verb

This lessens the chance of fungal diseases and betters airflow and light exposure to all parts of the plant.

— Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 18 July 2026
If the Sharks make the playoffs next season and Celebrini betters his 115-point total from this season, wouldn’t his next deal become that much more expensive?

— Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2026

Definition of betters

Verb

Because the jury is advisory, Rogers will ultimately decide whether Meta is legally liable and, if so, what remedies to impose.

— Larry Magid, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
Some household remedies tout baking soda as a treatment for things like pest deterrence; however, there are generally more effective—and safer—methods for fixing common houseplant problems than using baking soda.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 10 Aug. 2026