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perm Synonyms

Another word for perm

Choosing another word for perm depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A hairstyle produced by setting the hair in waves or curls and treating it with chemicals so that the style lasts for several months.

Usage Example

"She made an appointment at the salon to get a permanent before the wedding."

Strongest
permanent
permanent wave

• verb (Context 2)

To treat hair with chemicals and rollers to create long-lasting waves or curls.

Usage Example

"The stylist offered to curl her straight hair to give it more volume."

Strong
curl
wave

• noun (Context 3)

A specified number of items selected from a larger group, especially in a football pool or betting system.

Usage Example

"He regularly entered a simple permutation on his weekend football coupon."

Strongest
permutation
Strong
combination

• verb (Context 4)

To make a selection of a specified number of items from a larger group, especially in sports betting or team selection.

Usage Example

"With several players returning from injury, the manager can select any four midfielders from seven."

Strong
select
combine

Opposites of perm

The opposite of perm shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

straighten
relax
See all opposites of perm

• Nearby Words

perkily
perkiness
perky
perm
permaculture
permafrost
permalink

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Perm. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/perm
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