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cosh Synonyms

Another word for cosh

Choosing another word for cosh depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A short, heavy stick, weighted tube, or bludgeon used as a hand weapon.

Usage Example

"In classic British detective novels, the burglar often carries a blackjack concealed in his coat pocket."

Strongest
blackjack
bludgeon
truncheon
cudgel
Strong
sap
club
nightstick
baton

• verb (Context 2)

To strike or knock someone unconscious with a heavy blunt instrument or bludgeon.

Usage Example

"In the mystery play, the night watchman was coshed from behind before he could sound the alarm."

Strongest
bludgeon
club
cudgel
Strong
clobber
bash

• adjective (Context 3)

Snug, comfortable, cozy, or friendly and intimate.

Usage Example

"The travelers found a snug little cottage where they could warm themselves by the hearth."

Strongest
snug
cozy
Strong
comfortable
homely

Opposites of cosh

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

uncomfortable
inhospitable
See all opposites of cosh

• Nearby Words

corydoras
corylopsis
cos
cosh
cosign
cosignatory
cosigner

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cosh. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cosh
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