ink Synonyms
Another word for ink
• noun (Context 1)
A colored fluid or paste used for writing, drawing, printing, or duplicating.
"She preferred to write her letters with a fountain pen filled with blue pigment."
• verb (Context 2)
To sign a formal contract or agreement.
"The star quarterback finally inked a five-year extension with the team."
• noun (Context 3)
(Informal) A permanent design or mark made on the skin; a tattoo.
"He went to the parlor over the weekend to get some new tattoo on his forearm."
• verb (Context 4)
To mark, coat, or stain a surface with ink, particularly in preparation for printing or outlining a drawing.
"The comic book artist carefully inked the pencil sketches before passing them to the colorist."
• noun (Context 5)
A dark, protective fluid ejected by cephalopods such as squid and octopuses to confuse predators.
"The octopus released a cloud of sepia to mask its escape into the coral reef."
• verb (Context 6)
To apply a permanent tattoo to someone's skin.
"She has been inking clients at her downtown studio for over a decade."
Opposites of ink
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of ink varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: