Synonyms: Words Starting with "R"

Synonyms are words with similar meanings. Below is a list of 20 words starting with the letter "R", along with their synonyms. Practicing these will help you improve your vocabulary, making your speech or writing more varied and interesting.

Word Definition, Synonyms, and Example Sentences

  1. Raid (Noun/Verb) 🔊

    1. Meaning: A sudden attack or incursion; to carry out a surprise attack.
    2. Synonyms: Attack, Assault, Incursion, Invasion
    3. Use of Raid in Sentence:
      1. The police launched a raid on the warehouse to seize the stolen goods.
      2. The soldiers carried out a surprise raid on the enemy camp.

  2. Rapidity (Noun) 🔊

    1. Meaning: The quality of being fast or quick.
    2. Synonyms: Speed, Quickness, Swiftness, Velocity
    3. Use of Rapidity in Sentence:
      1. The rapidity of technological advancements is astonishing.
      2. She was impressed by the rapidity of the response.

  3. Reason (Noun/Verb) 🔊

    1. Meaning: A cause or explanation; to justify or explain.
    2. Synonyms: Cause, Explanation, Justification, Rationale
    3. Use of Reason in Sentence:
      1. The reason for his absence was his illness.
      2. Can you reason with her to understand the situation?

  4. Rebellious (Adjective) 🔊

    1. Meaning: Showing a desire to resist authority or control.
    2. Synonyms: Defiant, Disobedient, Revolting, Recalcitrant
    3. Use of Rebellious in Sentence:
      1. The rebellious teenager refused to follow the rules at home.
      2. His rebellious behavior led to his expulsion from school.

  5. Rectify (Verb) 🔊

    1. Meaning: To correct or make something right.
    2. Synonyms: Correct, Fix, Amend, Resolve
    3. Use of Rectify in Sentence:
      1. I will rectify the mistakes in the report before submitting it.
      2. The company is working to rectify the issues with the product.

  6. Reluctant (Adjective) 🔊

    1. Meaning: Unwilling or hesitant.
    2. Synonyms: Unwilling, Hesitant, Averse, Disinclined
    3. Use of Reluctant in Sentence:
      1. She was reluctant to speak in front of a large audience.
      2. The man was reluctant to accept the promotion.

  7. Replenish (Re-ple-nish) (Verb) 🔊

    1. Meaning: To fill up or restore something to its original level or capacity.
    2. Synonyms: Refill, Restore, Renew, Restock, Recharge, Refresh
    3. Use of Replenish in Sentence:
      1. She stopped at the grocery store to replenish the pantry.
      2. The rain helped to replenish the dry reservoirs.

  8. Restrain (Verb) 🔊

    1. Meaning: To hold back or prevent someone from doing something.
    2. Synonyms: Control, Limit, Restrict, Constrain
    3. Use of Restrain in Sentence:
      1. The security guard had to restrain the person from entering the building.
      2. He tried to restrain his anger but failed.

  9. Ratify (Verb) 🔊

    1. Meaning: To approve or confirm formally.
    2. Synonyms: Approve, Confirm, Validate, Authorize
    3. Use of Ratify in Sentence:
      1. The board members voted to ratify the new policy.
      2. The agreement was ratified by both parties.

  10. Ravage (Verb/Noun) 🔊

    1. Meaning: To cause great damage or destruction.
    2. Synonyms: Destroy, Devastate, Wreck, Ruin
    3. Use of Ravage in Sentence:
      1. The hurricane ravaged the coastal towns, leaving them in ruins.
      2. The war ravaged the once-thriving city.

  11. Redeem (Verb) 🔊

    1. Meaning: To recover or save something; to compensate for something bad.
    2. Synonyms: Recover, Compensate, Atone, Rescue
    3. Use of Redeem in Sentence:
      1. He hoped to redeem his reputation after the scandal.
      2. She wanted to redeem her mistake by working harder.

  12. Remnant (Noun) 🔊

    1. Meaning: A small remaining quantity of something.
    2. Synonyms: Remainder, Leftover, Fragment, Trace
    3. Use of Remnant in Sentence:
      1. The remnant of the old building was torn down to make way for new construction.
      2. There was only a small remnant of the cake left.

  13. Remonstrate (Verb) 🔊

    1. Meaning: To argue or protest against something.
    2. Synonyms: Protest, Object, Argue, Complain
    3. Use of Remonstrate in Sentence:
      1. The workers remonstrated against the new policies.
      2. He remonstrated with his manager about the unfair treatment.

  14. Remorse (Noun) 🔊

    1. Meaning: Deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.
    2. Synonyms: Regret, Guilt, Contrition, Repentance
    3. Use of Remorse in Sentence:
      1. She felt remorse for her harsh words.
      2. His remorse was evident in his apology.

  15. Rescind (Verb) 🔊

    1. Meaning: To revoke or cancel something.
    2. Synonyms: Cancel, Repeal, Annul, Reverse
    3. Use of Rescind in Sentence:
      1. The company decided to rescind the job offer after the background check.
      2. The policy was rescinded after public backlash.

  16. Resentment (Noun) 🔊

    1. Meaning: A feeling of anger or displeasure about something unfair.
    2. Synonyms: Anger, Bitterness, Grudge, Displeasure
    3. Use of Resentment in Sentence:
      1. He felt a deep resentment towards his colleague after the unfair treatment.
      2. Her resentment grew after being passed over for promotion.

  17. Retract (Verb) 🔊

    1. Meaning: To take back or withdraw something.
    2. Synonyms: Withdraw, Take back, Repudiate, Recant
    3. Use of Retract in Sentence:
      1. He was forced to retract his statement after it was proven false.
      2. The company retracted the recall notice after further investigation.

  18. Reverence (Noun) 🔊

    1. Meaning: Deep respect or admiration.
    2. Synonyms: Respect, Admiration, Esteem, Veneration
    3. Use of Reverence in Sentence:
      1. She showed great reverence for her teachers.
      2. The crowd stood in reverence as the national anthem played.

  19. Rout (Noun/Verb) 🔊

    1. Meaning: A disorderly retreat or defeat.
    2. Synonyms: Defeat, Crushing, Disorder, Overthrow
    3. Use of Rout in Sentence:
      1. The army suffered a devastating rout during the battle.
      2. The rebels were routed by the government forces.

  20. Rustic (Adjective) 🔊

    1. Meaning: Relating to the countryside; rural and simple.
    2. Synonyms: Rural, Countryside, Pastoral, Provincial
    3. Use of Rustic in Sentence:
      1. The cabin had a rustic charm with its wooden furniture and stone fireplace.
      2. They enjoyed the rustic lifestyle of farming and living close to nature.

  21. Ruthless (Adjective) 🔊

    1. Meaning: Showing no pity or compassion; cruel.
    2. Synonyms: Cruel, Heartless, Merciless, Pitiless
    3. Use of Ruthless in Sentence:
      1. The ruthless dictator imposed harsh laws on the population.
      2. He was a ruthless businessman who cared only for profits.

List of Words with Synonyms

# Word Synonyms
1 Raid Attack, Assault, Incursion
2 Rapidity Speed, Quickness, Swiftness
3 Reason Cause, Explanation, Justification
4 Rebellious Defiant, Disobedient, Revolting
5 Rectify Correct, Fix, Amend
6 Reluctant Unwilling, Hesitant, Disinclined
7 Restrain Control, Restrict, Confine
8 Ratify Approve, Confirm, Endorse
9 Ravage Destroy, Ruin, Devastate
10 Redeem Recover, Retrieve, Save
11 Remnant Residual, Remainder, Leftover
12 Remonstrate Protest, Complain, Object
13 Remorse Regret, Sorrow, Contrition
14 Rescind Cancel, Revoke, Annul
15 Resentment Bitterness, Displeasure, Enmity
16 Retract Withdraw, Take back, Recant
17 Reverence Respect, Awe, Veneration
18 Rout Defeat, Overwhelm, Trample
19 Rustic Rural, Countryside, Pastoral
20 Ruthless Cruel, Heartless, Merciless
21 Replenish Refill, Restore, Renew, Restock, Recharge, Refresh