imp Synonyms
Another word for imp
• noun (Context 1)
A small, mischievous devil, sprite, or minor demon in folklore and mythology.
"European folklore often portrays the sprite as a Diminutive trickster rather than a truly malevolent fiend."
• noun (Context 2)
A lively, mischievous, or playfully unruly child.
"The little rascal hid her brother's shoes just before the family had to leave for school."
• verb (Context 3)
To repair a damaged feather on the wing or tail of a trained bird by attaching a new feather shaft onto the broken stump (in falconry).
"The falconer had to graft the hawk's broken primary feather before the bird could fly evenly again."
• noun (Context 4)
A young shoot, scion, or slip of a plant or tree used for grafting (archaic).
"The orchardist carefully selected a healthy scion from the prized apple tree to graft onto the rootstock."
Opposites of imp
The opposite of imp shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: