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Another word for yikes

Choosing another word for yikes that fits your sentence is easier when synonyms and similar words are paired with an exact interjection definition and ranked by match strength.
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• interjection (Context 1)

Used as an informal exclamation to express shock, alarm, mild fear, or awkwardness, often in a humorous or self-deprecating manner.

Usage Example

"whoa, I had no idea the repair bill was going to be that expensive!"

Strong
whoa
zoinks
crikey
geez
Weak
gadzooks
egad

Opposites of yikes

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

whew
phew
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• Nearby Words

yield
yielding
yieldingly
yikes
yingkou
yining
yip

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