spam Synonyms
Another word for spam
• noun (Context 1)
Irrelevant or unsolicited messages sent over the Internet, typically to a large number of users, for the purpose of advertising, phishing, or spreading malware.
"Her inbox was flooded with junk mail promoting questionable weight-loss supplements."
• verb (Context 2)
To send unsolicited and unwanted digital messages indiscriminately to a large number of recipients.
"The marketing company was heavily penalized after it spammed thousands of email addresses with aggressive promotional offers."
• noun (Context 3)
A canned meat product made mainly from cooked pork and ham.
"For breakfast, they prepared a popular local dish featuring fried rice and slices of luncheon meat."
• verb (Context 4)
To repeatedly use the same action, attack, or item in quick succession (especially in video games).
"The player frustrated his opponent by spamming the same low kick attack throughout the entire match."
Opposites of spam
The opposite of spam shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: