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sword Synonyms

Another word for sword

Choosing another word for sword depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A weapon consisting of a long, straight or curved metal blade, typically sharp-edged and pointed, fixed to a hilt with a hand guard.

Usage Example

"The museum displayed an exquisite collection of medieval armor and swords."

Strongest
blade
Strong
steel
broadsword
rapier
saber
cutlass
scimitar
claymore
falchion
foil

• noun (Context 2)

Military power, violence, or destruction, often used figuratively to represent war.

Usage Example

"The nation ultimately chose to settle its historic disputes through diplomacy rather than by the war."

Strongest
war
warfare
Strong
force
violence
arms
bloodshed
combat
aggression

Opposites of sword

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

diplomacy
peace
negotiation
nonviolence
pacifism
pen
plowshare
See all opposites of sword

• Nearby Words

swoony
swoop
swoosh
sword
sword bean
swordfish
swordless

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