queer - Similar and Opposite Words

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Here are the synonyms for queer , a list of similar words for queer from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

offensive term for a homosexual man

Synonyms

• fag
• faggot
• fagot
• fairy
• nance
• pansy
• poof
• poove
• pouf
• queen
• queer

More generic

• gay
• homo
• homophile
• homosexual

Verb

put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position

Synonyms

• endanger
• expose
• peril
• queer
• scupper

More generic

• affect
• bear on
• bear upon
• impact
• touch
• touch on

More specific

• compromise

Verb

hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

Synonyms

• baffle
• bilk
• cross
• foil
• frustrate
• queer
• scotch
• spoil
• thwart

More generic

• forbid
• foreclose
• forestall
• preclude
• prevent

More specific

• dash
• disappoint
• let down
• ruin
• short-circuit

Adjective

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

Synonyms

• curious
• funny
• odd
• peculiar
• queer
• rum
• rummy
• singular

Related

• strange
• unusual

Adjective

homosexual or arousing homosexual desires

Synonyms

• gay
• homophile
• queer

Related

• homosexual

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