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Synonyms & Antonyms of tool
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1
an article intended for use in work
- needed a special tool to open the case of the appliance
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- contraption,
- contrivance,
- gadget,
- gizmo
- (also gismo),
- jigger
- accessory
- (also accessary),
- accoutrement
- (or accouterment),
- adjunct,
- appendage,
- attachment
2
one that is or can be used to further the purposes of another
- a ruthless leader using his trusting followers as tools in his quest for power
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3
one who is easily deceived or cheated
- you're just a pathetic tool of the advertising industry if you believe everything you see in TV commercials
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The first known use of tool was before the 12th century
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