Synonyms of tag

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noun

ˈtag 

as in label

a slip (as of paper or cloth) that is attached to something to identify or describe it

read the tag on the shirt to find out if I could wash it or if it had to be dry-cleaned

Synonyms & Similar Words

• label
• ticket
• marker
• caption
• plaque
• mark
• stamp
• symbol
• logo
• sticker
• seal
• badge
• emblem
• brand
• legend
• trademark
• hallmark
• decal

tag

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verb (1)

1

as in to label

to attach an identifying slip to

tagged all the dresses with sale stickers before putting them on the rack

Synonyms & Similar Words

• label
• mark
• stamp
• identify
• ticket
• designate
• title
• tab
• name
• style
• caption
• brand
• earmark
• term
• hallmark
• call
• entitle
• stigmatize

2

as in to chase

to go after or on the track of

wildlife experts surreptitiously tagged the timber wolf, carefully keeping a safe distance so the wolf wouldn't catch their scent and run

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chase
• track
• pursue
• follow
• dog
• tail
• escort
• course
• accompany
• trace
• trail
• run after
• watch
• hound
• shadow
• run
• hunt
• bird-dog
• seek
• eye
• search (for)
• chaperone
• observe

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lead
• guide
• pilot
• head

tag

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verb (2)

1

as in to slap

to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner

he tagged me with a right hook and blackened my eye

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slap
• punch
• hit
• smack
• knock
• clip
• bang
• slam
• clap
• swipe
• strike
• pound
• box
• bat
• whack
• crack
• belt
• nail
• slug
• kick
• bash
• sock
• clock
• paste
• bob
• bop
• lick
• swat
• tap
• rap
• thump
• clobber
• zap
• push
• hammer
• clout
• poke
• shove
• whale
• chop
• flick
• jab
• bludgeon
• smite
• bust
• bump
• stamp
• thwack
• bonk
• stab
• wallop
• stroke
• biff
• slog
• cuff
• rough
• hang one on
• beat
• slash
• maul
• bung
• pepper
• pelt
• buffet
• lace
• batter
• knee
• deck
• mangle
• cream
• pummel
• dump
• lash
• butt
• scuff
• bean
• bunt
• whip
• club
• pommel
• spear
• drub
• prod
• fell
• lambaste
• cane
• brain
• knock down
• floor
• jostle
• switch
• skull
• bowl (down or over)
• level
• sledge
• sap
• sucker punch
• cudgel
• flog
• flail
• thrash
• conk
• sledgehammer
• rabbit-punch

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as in to select

to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities

she tagged her most experienced operative for the special mission

Synonyms & Similar Words

• select
• choose
• pick
• name
• take
• prefer
• elect
• designate
• opt (for)
• cull
• single (out)
• tab
• handpick
• nominate
• cherry-pick
• mark
• adopt
• accept
• set
• tap
• appoint
• settle (on or upon)
• embrace
• preselect
• fix
• espouse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• refuse
• reject
• turn down
• decline
• negative
• disapprove
• repudiate
• discard
• throw away
• throw out
• spurn
• jettison

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tag

Noun

The appearance was a promo for a tag-team match the next month between Rodman and Hogan and Diamond Dallas Page and Karl Malone, whose Utah Jazz lost the NBA Finals to Rodman and the Bulls. —Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026

The entertainment center includes an indoor go-kart track, plus laser tag, virtual reality games and bowling. —Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 19 Mar. 2026

Verb

Teagan Kavan started for Texas and was tagged early with back-to-back singles in the first inning. —Zoe Collins Rath, Austin American Statesman, 27 Mar. 2026

This behavior was odd enough that the researchers dropped their plan to tag a whale. —Elizabeth Kolbert, New Yorker, 26 Mar. 2026

Phrases Containing tag

• price tag
• tag sale