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turps Synonyms

Another word for turps

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

An informal term for turpentine or a mineral spirit used as a solvent and paint thinner.

Usage Example

"The artist used a rag soaked in turpentine to clean the oil paint from her brushes."

Strongest
turpentine
Strong
white spirit
paint thinner

• noun (Context 2)

Alcoholic liquor, especially beer or cheap spirits (slang, also used in New Zealand).

Usage Example

"After finishing the shearing season, the workers headed to the local pub for a few nights on the booze."

Strongest
booze
grog
hooch
Strong
liquor

• Nearby Words

turntable
turnup
turpentine
turps
turquoise
turret
turreted

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