haw Synonyms
Another word for haw
• noun (Context 1)
A vocalized hesitation, utterance, or pause made while speaking.
"After a long hem and hem, the committee finally announced their decision."
• verb (Context 2)
To hesitate or pause in speech, frequently making a vocalized sound of uncertainty (often used in the phrase 'hem and haw').
"When asked about the missing funds, the treasurer hemmed and hawed before giving a noncommittal answer."
• interjection (Context 3)
A vocalized sound representing hesitation, uncertainty, or a pause in speech.
"um, I'm not entirely sure if we should proceed with the original plan."
• noun (Context 4)
The small, typically red berry-like fruit of the hawthorn tree.
"In late autumn, the hedges were bright with red haws, providing crucial food for the wintering birds."
• interjection (Context 5)
A command directing a draft animal, such as a horse, mule, or ox, to turn to the left.
"The driver yelled 'come-hither!' and the team of oxen smoothly veered to the left side of the trail."
• noun (Context 6)
The third eyelid or nictitating membrane of an animal, especially that of a horse or dog.
"The veterinarian checked the dog's inflamed nictitating membrane to ensure there was no foreign object trapped behind it."
Opposites of haw
The opposite of haw shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: