Antonyms for
carol
A (usually traditional) religious or secular song sung at Christmastime.
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No Antonyms Found for Carol

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All Definitions for Carol

Below are all the dictionary definitions of carol:

1A (usually traditional) religious or secular song sung at Christmastime.
2To sing in a joyful manner.
3To sing carols
4Especially to sing Christmas carols in a group.
5A ballad or song of joy.
6To praise or celebrate in song.
7To sing (a song) cheerfully.
8A round dance accompanied by singing.
9To participate in a carol (a round dance accompanied by singing).
10A small closet or enclosure built against the inner side of a window of a monastery's cloister, to sit in for study.
11A female given name from the Germanic languages, popular in the middle of the 20th century.
12A male given name from the Germanic languages.

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About antonyms for carol

Finding the right antonym for carol helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "A (usually traditional) religious or secular song sung at Christmastime.", carol has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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