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flag Synonyms

Another word for flag

Choosing another word for flag depends on context, so the 38 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 6 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A piece of cloth or similar material, typically oblong or square, attachable by one edge to a pole or rope and used as the symbol or emblem of a country or institution, or as a decoration.

Usage Example

"The hikers raised a small banner at the summit of the mountain to celebrate their achievement."

Strongest
banner
standard
Strong
ensign
pennant
colors
streamer
bunting
Weak
jacks

• verb (Context 2)

To mark an item for attention or treatment in a specified way.

Usage Example

"The editor will mark any spelling errors she finds in the manuscript."

Strongest
mark
highlight
tag
Strong
label
point out
indicate
single out
identify

• noun (Context 3)

A mechanism, marker, or indicator used to draw attention to a specific item, error, or status, especially in computing or document management.

Usage Example

"The software automatically places a red marker next to any transaction that appears suspicious."

Strongest
marker
indicator
tag
Strong
label
pointer
tab
signal

• verb (Context 4)

To direct or signal someone or something to stop, often by waving the hand or an object.

Usage Example

"We had to flag down a taxi because it was pouring rain and we were running late."

Strongest
flag down
hail
wave down
Strong
signal
beckon
motion

• verb (Context 5)

To become tired, weaker, or less enthusiastic.

Usage Example

"Around mid-afternoon, my energy started to tire, so I made a strong cup of coffee."

Strongest
tire
weaken
falter
Strong
wane
fade
droop
wilt
languish
slump
ebb

• noun (Context 6)

A plant of the iris family that has long, sword-shaped leaves, typically growing in moist or marshy habitats.

Usage Example

"The edge of the pond was lined with tall yellow flags swaying in the breeze."

Strongest
iris
Strong
fleur-de-lis

Opposites of flag

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

revive
perk up
overlook
wave on
rally
strengthen
ignore
disregard
See all opposites of flag

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