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turnip Synonyms
Another word for turnip
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• noun (Context 1)
A round, fleshy, edible root vegetable of the mustard family, typically with white flesh and a purple or green top, eaten cooked or raw.
Usage Example
"She chopped the swede into small cubes and added it to the hearty winter stew."
Weak
swede
rutabaga
• noun (Context 2)
An informal or derogatory term for a foolish, slow-witted, or ignorant person.
Usage Example
"He stood there staring blankly like an absolute fool when asked to explain his reasoning."
Strong
fool
dunce
idiot
Opposites of turnip
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genius
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Turnip. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/turnip