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Another word for balls

Choosing another word for balls depends on context, so the 32 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 7 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Plural form of ball: solid or hollow spherical or egg-shaped objects that are kicked, thrown, or hit in a game, or any round objects.

Usage Example

"The tennis coach collected dozens of yellow spheres from the court after practice."

Strong
spheres
globes
orbs

• noun (Context 2)

Courage, boldness, nerve, or determination in the face of opposition or danger (vulgar slang).

Usage Example

"It took real guts to stand up to the board of directors and point out their mistake."

Strongest
guts
nerve
courage
Strong
spunk
grit
backbone
pluck
audacity

• noun (Context 3)

The testicles (vulgar slang).

Usage Example

"The soccer player doubled over in pain after being struck in the testicles by a deflected shot."

Strongest
testicles
testes
nuts
bollocks
Strong
gonads

• noun (Context 4)

Plural form of ball: formal social gatherings for dancing.

Usage Example

"During the nineteenth century, the aristocracy hosted lavish charity dances every winter."

Strongest
dances
Strong
galas
cotillions
proms

• verb (Context 5)

To squeeze, form, or gather something into a tight round shape (third-person singular simple present of ball).

Usage Example

"Whenever he gets frustrated, he clench his hands into tight fists."

Strong
clench
wad
crumple
roll

• noun (Context 6)

Nonsense, rubbish, or foolish talk (vulgar slang).

Usage Example

"His excuse for missing the deadline was a complete load of bullshit."

Strongest
bullshit
bollocks
nonsense
rubbish
Strong
garbage
baloney
hogwash

• interjection (Context 7)

An exclamation used to express annoyance, frustration, disbelief, or strong disagreement (vulgar slang).

Usage Example

"bollocks! I left my wallet on the kitchen counter again."

Strongest
bollocks
Strong
damn
crap
rubbish

Opposites of balls

The opposite of balls shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

cowardice
timidity
truth
sense
flatten
fear
spread
unfold
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