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

Need another word that means the same as “sword”? Find 3 synonyms and 30 related words for “sword” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Sword” are: blade, brand, steel

Sword as a Noun

Definitions of "Sword" as a noun

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

• A cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard.
• Military power, violence, or destruction.
• A weapon with a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard, used for thrusting or striking and now typically worn as part of ceremonial dress.
• One of the suits in a tarot pack.

Synonyms of "Sword" as a noun (3 Words)

blade	A cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard. Cut cleanly using a sharp blade.
brand	A brand name. There s a new brand of hero in the movies now.
steel	A rod of roughened steel on which knives are sharpened. A steel will.

Usage Examples of "Sword" as a noun

• Not many perished by the sword.

Associations of "Sword" (30 Words)

aegis	The protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization. The negotiations were conducted under the aegis of the UN.
armor	Equip with armor.
blade	A cut of beef from the shoulder blade. A blade of lint on his suit.
bow	A single passage of a bow over the strings of an instrument. The techniques by which the pieces were bowed.
brandish	Move or swing back and forth. Brandish a sword.
cudgel	Beat with a cudgel. They would lie in wait and cudgel her to death.
dagger	A moth with a dark dagger shaped marking on the forewing. He drew his dagger and stabbed the leader.
defend	Fight against or resist strongly. We shall defend our island whatever the cost.
defense	Military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies. He offered a persuasive defense of the theory.
escutcheon	(nautical) a plate on a ship’s stern on which the name is inscribed.
gauntlet	To offer or accept a challenge. Threw down the gauntlet.
gig	A light, fast, narrow boat adapted for rowing or sailing. They played a gig in New Jersey.
helmet	A hard or padded protective hat, various types of which are worn by soldiers, police officers, motorcyclists, sports players, and others.
impale	Display (a coat of arms) side by side with another on the same shield, separated by a vertical line. The enemies were impaled and left to die.
javelin	The athletic sport of throwing a javelin. His nearest rival in the javelin.
joust	Joust against somebody in a tournament by fighting on horseback. The king and the young knights at court passed their time in jousts tournaments and the chase.
knife	Cut or move cleanly through something with a knife like action. A shard of steel knifed through the mainsail.
knight	A chess piece typically with its top shaped like a horse s head that moves by jumping to the opposite corner of a rectangle two squares by three Each player starts the game with two knights. In all your quarrels I will be your knight.
lance	A weapon resembling a lance used in hunting fish or whales. Lance a boil.
lancet	A lancet arch or window. A lancet clock.
mace	An official who carries a mace of office.
protection	Protection money paid to criminals especially on a regular basis. Protection money.
safety	A defensive back who plays in a deep position. Insure the safety of the children.
scabbard	A sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonet. A ceremonial sword hung at his side in a gilded scabbard.
shield	A sporting trophy shaped like a shield consisting of an engraved metal plate mounted on a piece of wood. These people have been completely shielded from economic forces.
spear	Thrust up like a spear. Spear fish.
transfix	To render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe. A field mouse is transfixed by the curved talons of an owl.
trident	A spear with three prongs.
watchman	A guard who keeps watch. A night watchman.
weapon	A thing designed or used for inflicting bodily harm or physical damage. Nuclear weapons.