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dukes Synonyms

Another word for dukes

Choosing another word for dukes depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The plural form of duke; male monarchs or noblemen holding the highest hereditary title in the peerage outside the royal family.

Usage Example

"Several powerful peers attended the royal coronation at Westminster Abbey."

Strong
peers
noblemen
Weak
aristocrats

• noun (Context 2)

A person's fists or hands, especially when raised in preparation for boxing or fighting (used in the plural).

Usage Example

"The old boxer told the newcomer to put up his fists and defend himself in the ring."

Strongest
fists
Strong
mitts
paws

• verb (Context 3)

To fight, box, or compete vigorously using one's fists or in a heated contest (third-person singular present of duke, usually used in the phrase 'dukes it out').

Usage Example

"The defending champion boxes it out with his chief rival in tonight's championship match."

Strong
boxes
brawls
spars
fights
tussles

• Nearby Words

dui
duke
dukedom
dukes
duku
dulce
dulcet

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