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pepper Synonyms

Another word for pepper

Choosing another word for pepper depends on context, so the 23 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A pungent, hot-tasting powder prepared from dried and ground peppercorns, commonly used as a spice or condiment to flavor food.

Usage Example

"She added a pinch of black black pepper and salt to the soup to enhance its rich flavor."

Strongest
black pepper
Strong
peppercorn

• noun (Context 2)

A hollow, fleshy fruit of the Capsicum plant, typically having a green, red, or yellow skin, eaten raw or cooked as a vegetable.

Usage Example

"He chopped a fresh red bell bell pepper to toss into the summer salad."

Strongest
bell pepper
capsicum
sweet pepper

• verb (Context 3)

To season or sprinkle food with pepper.

Usage Example

"The chef carefully peppered the steak before searing it in the hot pan."

Strong
season
spice
flavor

• verb (Context 4)

To scatter or intersperse abundantly throughout something.

Usage Example

"The dynamic speaker peppered his presentation with humorous anecdotes to keep the audience engaged."

Strongest
intersperse
sprinkle
Strong
dot
stud
scatter
strew
speckle
fleck

• verb (Context 5)

To hit or strike repeatedly with small objects or projectiles.

Usage Example

"Large hailstones peppered the roof of the car during the sudden afternoon thunderstorm."

Strongest
pelt
bombard
Strong
shower
barrage
pellet
strafe
riddle

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