sauce Synonyms
Another word for sauce
• noun (Context 1)
A thick liquid served with food, usually savory dishes, to add moistness and flavor.
"The chef prepared a rich tomato condiment to pour over the fresh pasta."
• verb (Context 2)
To add a liquid flavoring or condiment to a dish.
"The culinary student was instructed to carefully dress the roasted chicken before serving."
• noun (Context 3)
Impertinent, disrespectful, or insolent behavior and speech.
"I will not tolerate any more of your impudence, young man!"
• noun (Context 4)
Alcoholic liquor, especially when consumed habitually.
"He has been back on the booze ever since he lost his job."
• verb (Context 5)
To speak disrespectfully, insolently, or impudently to someone.
"The teenager was grounded for saucing her mother during an argument."
Opposites of sauce
The opposite of sauce shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: