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gavel Synonyms

Another word for gavel

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

A small wooden mallet used by a judge, presiding officer, or auctioneer to command attention, maintain order, or signal the confirmation of an action.

Usage Example

"The judge banged her mallet to silence the sudden uproar in the courtroom."

Strong
mallet
hammer

• verb (Context 2)

To strike a gavel in order to bring a meeting, legislative session, or legal proceeding to order.

Usage Example

"The chairman gaveled the chaotic committee meeting to order so they could review the budget."

Strong
call to order
Weak
convene

• verb (Context 3)

To silence a speaker or force the end of a debate by continuously striking a gavel.

Usage Example

"The unruly representative was quickly gaveled down by the Speaker of the House."

Strong
silence
Weak
hush
shut down
cut off

Opposites of gavel

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

adjourn
See all opposites of gavel

• Nearby Words

gauze
gauzelike
gauzy
gavel
gavial
gawk
gawker

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