gin Synonyms
Another word for gin
• noun (Context 1)
A clear alcoholic spirit distilled from grain or malt and primarily flavored with juniper berries.
"She ordered a classic genever and tonic with a slice of lime at the bar."
• noun (Context 2)
A machine used for separating cotton fibers from their seeds.
"The invention of the cotton cotton gin revolutionized the agricultural industry in the Southern United States."
• verb (Context 3)
To generate, stimulate, or artificially create an emotion, interest, or support (often used with 'up').
"The campaign team tried to drum up up enthusiasm for their candidate ahead of the primary election."
• verb (Context 4)
To separate cotton fibers from their seeds using a machine.
"The agricultural workers ginned the newly harvested cotton before baling it for transport."
• noun (Context 5)
A mechanical trap or snare used for catching birds or small mammals.
"The gamekeeper discovered an illegal snare hidden in the thick undergrowth."
Opposites of gin
The opposite of gin shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: