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sambal Synonyms
Another word for sambal
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• noun (Context 1)
A spicy Indonesian and Malaysian relish or paste typically made from crushed or blended chili peppers, often mixed with secondary ingredients such as shrimp paste, garlic, ginger, shallot, scallion, palm sugar, and lime juice.
Usage Example
"She added a generous spoonful of condiment to her noodles for an extra kick of heat."
Strong
condiment
relish
Weak
sauce
paste
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sambal. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sambal