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Synonyms for tonic

One audited sense, one true synonym, and three words that come close enough to cost you the rung.

Tier 4, High Camp · 1 sense · adjective · Reason line included

The senseadjectiveTier 4, High Camp

bearing the principle stress, usually accompanied by a change in pitch

A tonic syllable carries the main stress in a word.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

accented

Same sentence, swapped: A accented syllable carries the main stress in a word.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for tonic as it is used in the sentence above.

  • refreshing
  • tonal
  • crisp
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Closest first: other words at High Camp, then their alphabetical neighbours.

stressedadjectiveaccentedbearing a stress or accentHigh CampHas a reason linestretchverbextendextend one's limbs or muscles, or the entire bodyTreelineThe body2 sensesHas a reason linestringentadjectivetightdemanding strict attention to rules and proceduresHigh CampQualitiesstubverb, nounextinguishextinguish by crushingRidgelineContact and joining2 sensesstylusnounstylea pointed tool for writing or drawing or engravingHigh CampObjectsHas a reason linesubtractionnoundeductionthe act of subtracting (removing a part from the whole)High CampActions2 sensesHas a reason linesubversionnouncorruptiondestroying someone's (or some group's) honesty or loyaltyHigh CampActionsHas a reason linesubvertverboverthrowcause the downfall ofHigh CampSocial life

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