humbug Synonyms
Another word for humbug
• noun (Context 1)
Deceptive, pretentious, or nonsensical talk or behavior; hypocrisy or sham.
"The critic dismissed the politician's grandiose promises as pure nonsense."
• interjection (Context 2)
Used to express dismissive disbelief, contempt, or irritation at something regarded as nonsense or hypocrisy.
"nonsense! You cannot seriously expect anyone to believe that ridiculous excuse."
• noun (Context 3)
A dishonest or insincere person who deceives others under false pretenses; an impostor.
"The self-proclaimed healer was eventually exposed as a calculating impostor."
• verb (Context 4)
To deceive, trick, or delude someone by means of false pretenses or nonsensical talk.
"The smooth-talking promoter managed to deceive the townspeople into investing in a nonexistent mine."
Opposites of humbug
The opposite of humbug shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: