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aboveboard Synonyms
Another word for aboveboard
Choosing another word for aboveboard depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Legitimate, honest, and open; free from deceit, trickery, or concealment.
Usage Example
"The auditors confirmed that all of the company's financial transactions were completely honest."
Strongest
honest
legitimate
transparent
straightforward
forthright
Strong
upfront
trustworthy
candid
overt
sincere
• adverb (Context 2)
In an open, honest, and legitimate manner; without deception or secretiveness.
Usage Example
"The real estate agent promised to handle the entire negotiation honestly."
Strongest
honestly
openly
transparently
legitimately
Strong
forthrightly
fairly
candidly
overtly
Opposites of aboveboard
The opposite of aboveboard shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
underhanded
underhandedly
dishonest
dishonestly
deceitfully
deceitful
fraudulent
fraudulently
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Aboveboard. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/aboveboard