jib :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

Nouns (1)

jib

n. any triangular fore-and-aft sail (set forward of the foremast)

Verbs (6)

jibe, gybe, change course

v. shift from one side of the ship to the other; "The sail jibbed wildly"

balk, baulk, resist

v. refuse to comply

Adverbs (0)

Adjectives (0)

Fuzzynyms (11)

decline, refuse

v. show unwillingness towards; "he declined to join the group on a hike"

shy, start suddenly

v. start suddenly, as from fight

jump, start, startle, move suddenly

v. move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm; "She startled when I walked into the room"

scruple

v. hesitate on moral grounds; "The man scrupled to perjure himself"

demur, except

v. take exception to; "he demurred at my suggestion to work on Saturday"

Synonyms (0)

Antonyms (4)

follow, comply, abide by, be compliant

v. act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes; "He complied with my instructions"; "You must comply or else!"; "Follow these simple rules"; "abide by the rules"

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