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gavel Synonyms
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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."
Strongest
mallet
Weak
hammer
• verb (Context 2)
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."
Weak
silence
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Gavel. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/gavel