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scene

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of scene

1 the place and time in which the action for a portion of a dramatic work (as a movie) is set
  • The first scene was the kitchen of a fancy restaurant during dinner.
Synonyms of scene

background, locale, setting
Words Related to scene

backdrop, scenery, set

tableau
2 an outburst or display of excited anger
  • Please don't make a scene while we're at the restaurant.
Synonyms of scene

blowup, explosion, fireworks, fit, hissy fit, huff, tantrum
Words Related to scene

eruption, flare-up, outburst, storm, uproar

agitation, delirium, distraction, frenzy, furor, furore, fury, hysteria, rage, rampage

convulsion(s), paroxysm, seizure, spasm, upheaval

angriness, indignation, irateness, ire, lividness, spleen, wrath, wrathfulness

reaction, rise

dander, temper

pet, pouts, snit, sulk(s), sulkiness, sullenness
3 position with regard to conditions and circumstances
  • one of the leading figures in the current political scene
Synonyms of scene

deal, footing, picture, posture, situation, status, story
Words Related to scene

rank, standing

place, spot, state

score, status quo
4 the array of painted backgrounds and furnishings used to establish the setting in a stage production
  • Noah helped build and paint scenes for the school play.
Synonyms of scene

scenery, set
Words Related to scene

backdrop, drop

background

set piece

prop, property

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