Game synonyms

amusement

Something that amuses or entertains; entertainment

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sport

An object of mockery, jest, or play:

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prey

The mode of living by preying on other animals

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contest

The definition of a contest is an event in which people compete to be considered the winner or to win some prize or recognition.

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match

(Sports) A competitive sporting event such as a boxing meet, a baseball game, or a cricket match.

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tournament

A series of such tournaments, jousts, etc. presented as an entertainment

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practical-joke

A trick played on someone, esp. one intended to cause embarrassment or discomfort for the victim

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adventuresome

Willing to take risks; adventurous

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pastime

An activity that occupies one's spare time pleasantly:

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play

The act or manner of using a card, piece, or ball in a game or sport:

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disabled (related)

Having a disability, especially physical.

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meat (related)

A meathead.

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spirited

Having a specified mood or nature. Used in combination:

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audacious

Not restrained by a sense of shame or propriety; rudely bold; brazen

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spunky

The definition of spunky is someone who has a lot of energy or is spirited.

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gutty

(Heraldry) Charged or sprinkled with drops.

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agreeable

The definition of agreeable is the likeliness of a person consenting to an idea or action or the likeliness that some action will be accepted.

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ready

Prompt in apprehending or reacting:

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willing

Ready to do something that is not (can't be expected as) a matter of course.

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fain

Eager

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diversion

A maneuver that draws the attention of an opponent away from a planned point of action, especially as part of military strategy.

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prank

The definition of a prank is a trick or practical joke.

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hoax

A trick or fraud, esp. one meant as a practical joke

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back

To cause to move backward or in a reverse direction:

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injured

*Lame

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weak

Lacking in force (usually strength) or ability.

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ravin

Anything captured; prey or plunder

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brave (related)

Showing to good effect; having a fine appearance

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fowl (related)

The definition of a fowl is a bird used for food.

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stout

Materially strong, enduring.

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stouthearted

Stubborn

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undaunted

The definition of undaunted is unshaken, unintimidated or unaffected because of fear.

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valiant

Possessing or exhibiting valor; brave:

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valorous

Marked by or possessing great personal bravery; valiant.

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gutsy

Robust and uninhibited; lusty:

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quarry

A diamond-shaped tile or pane, notably of glass or stone

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unready (antonym)

Not prepared, as for action or use

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plucky

Having or showing pluck, courage or spirit in trying circumstances.

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unafraid

Not afraid.

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gambling (related)

Present participle of gamble.

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gritty

The definition of gritty is having a rough texture, or being brave and showing strength.

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secret plan

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

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bad

Not achieving an adequate standard; poor:

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recreation

Refreshment of one's mind or body after work through activity that amuses or stimulates; play.

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entertainment (related)

An activity designed to give pleasure, enjoyment, diversion, amusement, or relaxation to an audience, no matter whether the audience participates passively as in watching opera or a movie, or actively as in games.

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fish (related)

The definition of a fish is an animal that lives in the water and breathes through gills.

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gallant

Having to do with love; amorous

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competition (related)

The definition of a competition is a contest, sports match or rivalry.

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joke (related)

An amusing story.

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fun

The definition of fun is something that brings pleasure, joy or playfulness.

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reticent (antonym)

The definition of reticent is inclined to not speak or restrained or quiet in style.

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afraid (antonym)

(Colloquial) regretful, sorry

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fearful (antonym)

Inclined to feel anxiety or apprehension; timid; nervous.

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cowardly (antonym)

Showing cowardice; lacking in courage; basely or weakly fearful.

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cautious (antonym)

Showing or practicing caution; careful.

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disinclined (antonym)

Not inclined; having a disinclination; being

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unprepositionared (antonym)

brave, willing

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able (antonym)

(Usage Problem) Susceptible to action or treatment:

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capable (antonym)

Able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.

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working (antonym)

Having a paying job; employed:

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big game (related)

The object of any important or dangerous undertaking

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game-fish (related)

designating or of wild birds or animals hunted for sport or for use as food

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game fowl (related)

designating or of wild birds or animals hunted for sport or for use as food

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mettlesome

Of great mettle; courageous.

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acquiescent

Acquiescing; agreeing or consenting without protest

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minded

Having a preference for doing something; having a likelihood, or disposition to carry out an act.

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gamey

Having the smell, taste and texture of consumed game (meat).

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a-game (related)

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player (related)

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game-like (related)

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gameplay (related)

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pinball (related)

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multiplayer (related)

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tetris (related)

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reversi (related)

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footy (related)

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shoot-em-up (related)

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cribbage (related)

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games (related)

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replay (related)

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mini-game (related)

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put one's money on something

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fear (related)

(Dialectal) Able; capable; stout; strong; sound.

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gamy

Risqué or racy

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crippled

(Usually offensive) Having any difficulty or impediment which can be likened to a crippling injury.

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halt

(Archaic) Lame, limping.

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halting

Limping, awkward, or unsteady

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lame

The definition of lame is being physically disabled causing a limp or something that is weak and unsatisfactory.

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gimpy

Exhibiting deficiencies associated with the derogatory term "gimp", such as might inspire discomfort or revulsion

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.biz

(Slang) Business

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bet on

place a bet on

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gage

To offer as a stake in a bet; wager.

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stake

To put at hazard upon the issue of competition, or upon a future contingency; to wager; to pledge.

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punt

(Football, etc.) To kick (a ball) in this way

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unwilling (antonym)

Done, given, or said reluctantly:

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bet

To maintain confidently, as if making a bet:

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gamble

Gamble is defined as to take a risk, or to play games especially with money for betting.

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lay

To put or set in order or readiness for use:

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courageous

The definition of courageous is showing courage and being brave.

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dauntless

That cannot be daunted or intimidated; fearless

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doughty

Marked by stouthearted courage; brave.

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fearless

The definition of fearless is brave or not scared.

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fortitudinous

Part or all of this entry has been imported from the 1913 edition of Webster's Dictionary, which is now free of copyright and hence in the public domain. The imported definitions may be significantly out of date, and any more recent senses may be completely missing.

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hardy

(--- Archaic) Brazenly daring; audacious.

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heroic

Courageous; displaying heroism.

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intrepid

Intrepid is defined as fearless and brave.