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hale Synonyms

Another word for hale

Choosing another word for hale depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Strong, healthy, and free from disease or infirmity (especially of an elderly person).

Usage Example

"At eighty-five, my grandfather remained remarkably robust and active, tending his large vegetable garden every morning."

Strongest
robust
hearty
healthy
vigorous
Strong
fit
strapping
sound
sturdy
strong
blooming

• verb (Context 2)

To drag, pull, or compel someone to go forcibly (especially before a court or judge).

Usage Example

"The company was haled into federal court to answer allegations of widespread contract fraud."

Strongest
haul
drag
Strong
summon
pull
draw

Opposites of hale

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

frail
infirm
feeble
sickly
decrepit
weak
release
ailing
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• Nearby Words

hakea
hala
halal
hale
halesia
half
half-moon

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