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putt Synonyms

Another word for putt

Choosing another word for putt 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 gentle golf stroke made on the putting green in an effort to roll the ball into or near the hole.

Usage Example

"She sank a challenging twenty-foot stroke on the final hole to win the tournament."

Strong
stroke

• verb (Context 2)

To strike a golf ball gently with a putter so that it rolls across the green toward or into the hole.

Usage Example

"He took a moment to read the slope of the grass before he putted the ball toward the cup."

Weak
tap

• verb (Context 3)

To move or travel slowly while making a series of soft, rhythmic popping sounds (especially of a small engine or vehicle).

Usage Example

"The vintage tractor putted slowly along the dirt road at the edge of the farm."

Strong
chug
putter

• noun (Context 4)

A soft, rhythmic puffing or popping sound, such as that made by a small internal combustion engine.

Usage Example

"We heard the steady chug of the old fishing boat's motor long before it came into view."

Strong
chug

Opposites of putt

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

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