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tut Synonyms

Another word for tut

Choosing another word for tut depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• interjection (Context 1)

Used as a conventional spelling of a sharp clicking sound made with the tongue to express mild disapproval, annoyance, impatience, or disbelief.

Usage Example

"tsk, you really should know better than to leave the front door unlocked."

Strongest
tsk
tut-tut
Strong
fie

• verb (Context 2)

To make a clicking sound with the tongue to express mild disapproval, annoyance, or impatience.

Usage Example

"The librarian tutted disapprovingly at the noisy students in the reading room."

Strongest
tsk
tut-tut
Weak
chide
scold

• noun (Context 3)

An exclamation or sharp clicking sound of the tongue expressing mild disapproval, impatience, or annoyance.

Usage Example

"She let out an audible tsk when she saw the muddy footprints on the clean floor."

Strongest
tsk
tut-tut

Opposites of tut

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

applaud
praise
See all opposites of tut

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