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sow Synonyms
Another word for sow
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• verb (Context 1)
To plant seed for growth by scattering it on or in the earth.
Usage Example
"In early spring, the agricultural workers begin to plant the wheat across the fertile valley."
Strongest
plant
seed
Strong
scatter
broadcast
• noun (Context 2)
An adult female pig.
Usage Example
"The farmer moved the pig and her newborn piglets into a warm, dry pen."
Strong
pig
swine
Weak
hog
• verb (Context 3)
To spread, introduce, or initiate something, especially an abstract feeling or condition such as doubt, discord, or chaos.
Usage Example
"The foreign intelligence agency attempted to spread confusion and distrust among the voting public."
Strongest
spread
Strong
propagate
foment
instigate
Opposites of sow
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of sow varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
boar
reap
harvest
resolve
pacify
settle
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sow. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sow