Synonyms for frank
fræŋk, frɑŋkfrank

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1. frank

   Bluff is a word of good meaning, as are frank and open. The bluff man talks and laughs loudly and freely, says and does whatever he pleases with fearless good nature, and with no thought of annoying or giving pain to others. The blunt man says things which he is perfectly aware are disagreeable, either from a defiant indifference to others' feelings, or from the pleasure of tormenting.

   Synonyms:
   abrupt, bluff, blunt, blustering, bold, brusk, coarse, discourteous, impolite, inconsiderate, open, plain-spoken, rough, rude, uncivil, unmannerly

   Antonyms:
   bland, courteous, genial, polished, polite, refined, reserved, urbane

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1. frank

   Synonyms:
   ingenuous, candid, open, unreserved, artless, free, familiar, honest, easy, sincere, outspoken, plain

   Antonyms:
   disingenuous, close, reserved

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1. Franknoun

   a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century

   Synonyms:
   hotdog, dog, hot dog, wienerwurst, frankfurter, weenie, wiener

   Antonyms:
   unobvious, indirect

2. frank, frankfurter, hotdog, hot dog, dog, wiener, wienerwurst, weenieadjective

   a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll

   Synonyms:
   heel, wienerwurst, hound, weenie, red hot, frankfurter, hotdog, cad, detent, dog, pawl, bounder, wiener, frump, firedog, click, hot dog, blackguard, dog-iron, domestic dog, andiron

   Antonyms:
   indirect, unobvious

3. blunt, candid, forthright, frank, free-spoken, outspoken, plainspoken, point-blank, straight-from-the-shoulderadjective

   characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

   "blunt talking and straight shooting"; "a blunt New England farmer"; "I gave them my candid opinion"; "forthright criticism"; "a forthright approach to the problem"; "tell me what you think--and you may just as well be frank"; "it is possible to be outspoken without being rude"; "plainspoken and to the point"; "a point-blank accusation"

   Synonyms:
   free-spoken, stark(a), outspoken, crude(a), open, point-blank, candid, forthright, plainspoken, blunt, straight-from-the-shoulder, vocal, heart-to-heart

   Antonyms:
   indirect, unobvious

4. frankverb

   clearly manifest; evident

   "frank enjoyment"

   Synonyms:
   free-spoken, outspoken, forthright, point-blank, candid, blunt, plainspoken, straight-from-the-shoulder

   Antonyms:
   indirect, unobvious

5. postmark, frankverb

   stamp with a postmark to indicate date and time of mailing

   Synonyms:
   postmark

   Antonyms:
   indirect, unobvious

6. frankverb

   exempt by means of an official pass or letter, as from customs or other checks

   Synonyms:
   postmark

   Antonyms:
   indirect, unobvious

Matched Categories

1. • European
   • Exempt
   • Stamp

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1. joe

   its also a name

   joe is a name same as frank

   Submitted by trapcity on January 1, 2021  

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1. frankadjective

   Synonyms:
   artless, candid, open, ingenuous, free, sincere, frank-hearted, unreserved, without disguise

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1. frankadjective

   Synonyms:
   candid, unreserved, outspoken, ingenuous, undisguised

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1. List of paraphrases for "frank":

   franck, franco, candid, honest, franc, sincere, franche, -frank, forthright, free-at-community, open, explicit, frankness, frenk, outspoken, frankie, heartfelt, swiss

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1. List of known nicknames for "Frank":

   The Frank, Frank, The, Frank

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1. Brendan Koerner:

   I'm not sure how much more we can ramp up security without seriously infringing on the freedoms that are so integral to our lives, an armed guard at every door throughout the world? That seems unworkable and, to be frank, precisely the sort of overreaction that the Islamic State wants to invite.

2. Karla Hernandez-Mats:

   I was so confused by the reaction that I got at that particular moment. And I've had conversations like this with other people that look like me and they will say they're white, i share that story because here we are as adults, and we're having this frank conversation, and even as adults who are people of color and come from a very diverse background and lived in Miami, I think that sometimes we just don't understand those nuances. And if we're having a hard time talking about it as adults, then how do we impact our classrooms?

3. Chuck Schumer:

   In his honor, we will continue to pressure the Pentagon to recognize the Frank E. Evans on the Vietnam Memorial.

4. General Bill Barr:

   To be frank, the Obama administration showed little interest in prosecuting the fight against dangerous drugs.

5. Mel Kiper Jr.:

   A ridiculously stupid move is the way to sum it up ... I think the Colts, a stroke of genius. Maybe it was just because what other teams allowed to happen that they fell into Carson Wentz, and Frank Reich is sitting there saying, ‘Boy, talk about an early Christmas present, or a late Christmas present.’ Whatever you want to talk about, that’s what he got with Carson Wentz.