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tock Synonyms

Another word for tock

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• noun (Context 1)

A short, hollow clicking sound, especially the second beat of the alternating 'tick-tock' sound made by a mechanical clock.

Usage Example

"In the quiet study, every tick and tick of the antique grandfather clock seemed amplified."

Strong
tick
click
Weak
beat

• verb (Context 2)

To make a regular, hollow clicking sound like that of a clock (especially in alternation with ticking).

Usage Example

"The heavy pendulum tocked steadily in the corner of the library."

Strong
tick
click

• Nearby Words

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toboggan
toby
tock
today
todd
toddle

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