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wormwood Synonyms

Another word for wormwood

Choosing another word for wormwood 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)

A woody shrub (Artemisia absinthium) native to Eurasia and North Africa, noted for its extreme bitterness and traditionally used as a primary flavoring ingredient in absinthe and as a medicinal herb.

Usage Example

"The distinctively bitter and anise-like flavor of the green spirit is derived largely from the leaves of the artemisia plant."

Strongest
artemisia
Strong
absinthe

• noun (Context 2)

A state or source of deep bitterness, profound grief, or lasting resentment.

Usage Example

"The betrayal of his closest friend remained bitterness to his soul, souring even his greatest achievements."

Strongest
bitterness
Strong
gall
Weak
sorrow
affliction

Opposites of wormwood

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

delight
joy
sweetness
See all opposites of wormwood

• Nearby Words

wormer
wormhole
wormlike
wormwood
wormy
worn
worried

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