Racks Synonyms and Antonyms

An instrument of torture that stretches or disjoints or mutilates victims
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. boots
  2. wheels
Obtain by coercion or intimidation
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. tortures
  2. torments
  3. wrings
  4. wrenches
  5. stretches
  6. gouges
  7. strains
  8. persecutes
  9. pains
  10. squeezes
  11. oppresses
  12. harasses
  13. agonizes
  14. crucifies
  15. afflicts
  16. extorts
Antonyms:
  1. soothes
  2. pleasures
  3. pleases
To bring great harm or suffering to
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. tortures
  2. torments
  3. strikes
  4. smites
  5. scourges
  6. plagues
  7. curses
  8. anguishes
  9. agonizes
  10. afflicts
A support for displaying various articles
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. stands
  2. counters
  3. boxes
  4. arbores
  5. brackets
  6. perches
  7. shelves
  8. stretchers
  9. whatnots
  10. ledges
  11. frameworks
  12. holders
The destruction or collapse of something
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. wracks

Words Related to Racks

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Racks Sentence Examples

  • Racks of this type usually become impracticable for gradients steeper than 1 in 4, partly because of the excessive weight of the engine required and partly because of the tendency of the cog-wheel to mount the rack.

  • The wilted tobacco is suspended on racks in the sun.

  • They are then spread out thinly on trays or racks made of bamboo, canvas or wire netting, under cover, for some 18 or 30 hours (according to the temporary weather conditions) to wither, after which they are in a soft, flaccid condition ready for rolling.

  • The inking arrangements are usually very good, for, by a system of racks and cogs which may be regulated to a nicety, the necessary distribution of ink and rolling of the printing surface runs in gear with the travelling type bed or coffin.

  • He stepped into the bright sunlight and withdrew one of hundreds of grey swords housed in small racks along the back side of the dwelling.

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