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CURMUDGEON: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CURMUDGEON?

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Curmudgeon as a Noun
Definitions of "Curmudgeon" as a noun
Synonyms of "Curmudgeon" as a noun (1 Word)
Associations of "Curmudgeon" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Curmudgeon” are: bad-tempered person

Curmudgeon as a Noun

Definitions of "Curmudgeon" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “curmudgeon” as a noun can have the following definitions:

A bad-tempered person, especially an old one.
A crusty irascible cantankerous old person full of stubborn ideas.

Synonyms of "Curmudgeon" as a noun (1 Word)

bad-tempered person

A human being.

Associations of "Curmudgeon" (30 Words)

anger	Fill someone with anger provoke anger in. Venting his anger* had calmed him a little.*
annoy	Cause annoyance in disturb especially by minor irritations. Your damned cheerfulness has always annoyed me.
bad	Feeling physical discomfort or pain tough is occasionally used colloquially for bad. Like a bad* penny.*
cantankerous	Stubbornly obstructive and unwilling to cooperate. A cantankerous* and venomous tongued old lady.*
complaining	The expression of dissatisfaction or annoyance about something. His complaining* has been a little bit annoying.*
cranky	Eccentric or strange. A cranky* scheme to pipe ground level ozone into the stratosphere.*
crooked	Bent or twisted out of shape or out of place. A crooked* business deal.*
delicate	A delicate fabric or garment. A delicate* lace shawl.*
fractious	(of a group or organization) difficult to control; unruly. They fight and squabble like fractious* children.*
fret	Provide a musical instrument with frets. Don t fret* over these small details.*
harassment	Aggressive pressure or intimidation. They face daily harassment* and assault on the streets.*
hate	An intensely disliked person or thing. I hate* to bother you.*
immoral	Not conforming to accepted standards of morality. They considered colonialism immoral.
impious	Lacking due respect or dutifulness. Impious toward one s parents.
iniquity	An unjust act. A den of iniquity.
malevolence	Wishing evil to others. His eyes were glowing with malevolence.
maliciousness	Feeling a need to see others suffer.
nefarious	(typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal. The nefarious* activities of the organized crime syndicates.*
peevish	Easily irritated or annoyed. A thin peevish* voice.*
petulant	Easily irritated or annoyed. A petulant* shake of the head.*
querulous	Complaining in a rather petulant or whining manner. She became querulous* and demanding.*
regret	Express with regret. He had to decline to his regret.
sensitive	Of or pertaining to classified information or matters affecting national security. The Japanese were successfully entering many of the most sensitive* markets.*
tense	Cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious. Carefully stretch and then tense* your muscles.*
testy	Easily irritated or annoyed. She could see him growing quite testy* beneath that polished urbanity.*
tickle	Touch with light finger movements. Here are a couple of anecdotes that might tickle* your fancy.*
ticklish	(of a person) easily upset. Hesitates to be explicit on so ticklish* a matter.*
touchy	Quick to take offense. The monarchy has become a touchy* topic.*
vice	A specific form of evildoing. Vice offends the moral standards of the community.
vicious	Marked by deep ill will; deliberately harmful. The dog was vicious* and likely to bite.*