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vapor Synonyms
Another word for vapor
Choosing another word for vapor depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A substance in a gaseous state, especially one that is normally a liquid or solid at room temperature.
Usage Example
"When water boils, it rapidly transforms into water gas."
Strongest
gas
Strong
steam
fumes
exhalation
• noun (Context 2)
A visible mass of fine liquid or solid particles, such as fog, mist, or smoke, suspended in the air.
Usage Example
"A thick mist rose from the damp forest floor as the sun began to warm the earth."
Strongest
mist
fog
Strong
haze
steam
smoke
smog
miasma
fumes
• verb (Context 3)
To change or cause to change into a gaseous state.
Usage Example
"The morning sun quickly vapored the dew from the grass."
Strongest
vaporize
evaporate
Strong
volatilize
gasify
sublimate
• verb (Context 4)
To emit or rise in the form of mist or gas.
Usage Example
"The hot springs vapored gently into the cold winter air."
Strongest
steam
Strong
fume
smoke
reek
Weak
exhale
Opposites of vapor
The opposite of vapor shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
condense
solid
liquid
liquefy
solidify
freeze
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Vapor. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/vapor