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sword Synonyms
Another word for sword
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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."
Strong
blade
saber
rapier
cutlass
broadsword
• 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."
Weak
war
violence
force
Opposites of sword
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of sword varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
peace
diplomacy
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sword. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sword