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chili Synonyms
Another word for chili
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• noun (Context 1)
The small, pungent pod of a pepper plant of the genus Capsicum, used either fresh or dried to add spicy heat to food.
Usage Example
"She chopped a fresh green capsicum to give the salsa an extra kick of heat."
Strongest
capsicum
Strong
pepper
Weak
jalapeño
• noun (Context 2)
A thick, spicy stew typically made with ground meat, chili peppers or chili powder, and often beans and tomatoes.
Usage Example
"We served hot bowls of stew topped with shredded cheese and sour cream during the football game."
Weak
stew
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Chili. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/chili