Synonyms for lip
lɪplip

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1. lipnoun

   The rim of an open container.

   Don’t give me any lip!

   Synonyms:
   backchat, rudeness, labium, edge, impudence, rim, cheek

2. lipverb

   To simulate speech merely by lip-movement, as suffices for a lip-reader

   Synonyms:
   labium

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lipnoun

   either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

   Synonyms:
   brim, mouth, rim, sass, sassing, backtalk, back talk

2. lipnoun

   (botany) either of the two parts of a bilabiate corolla or calyx

   Synonyms:
   brim, mouth, rim, sass, sassing, backtalk, back talk

3. sass, sassing, backtalk, back talk, lip, mouthnoun

   an impudent or insolent rejoinder

   "don't give me any of your sass"

   Synonyms:
   sassing, rima oris, oral fissure, mouthpiece, mouth, back talk, backtalk, rim, brim, oral cavity, sass

4. brim, rim, lipnoun

   the top edge of a vessel or other container

   Synonyms:
   sassing, sass, back talk, mouth, brim, flange, rim, backtalk

5. lipnoun

   either the outer margin or the inner margin of the aperture of a gastropod's shell

   Synonyms:
   brim, mouth, rim, sass, sassing, backtalk, back talk

Matched Categories

1. • Articulator
   • Botany
   • Edge
   • External Body Part
   • Margin
   • Plant Part
   • Rejoinder

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lipnoun

   Synonyms:
   edge or border (of the mouth, &c.)

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1. lipnoun

   Associated words:
   labial, labially, labialize, labialization, labialism, chiloma, labret, philtrum, pout, labiochorea, cheiloplasty, labioplasty, harelip, blobber lip

PPDB, the paraphrase databaseRate these paraphrases:0.0 / 0 votes

1. List of paraphrases for "lip":

   pil, lips, labial, ppi, verve

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1. Maria Mandy Sibanyoni:

   The last time I saw her, everything was fine and she was happy she was going, we went through a lot with Lauren. I was always with her, telling her not to stress about the children, especially one [who underwent several surgeries for a problem with her lip], and to trust in the Lord. I was her shoulder to lean on.

2. Erik Pevernagie:

   The upper lip must never tremble. Some fear to be abused and have their identity destroyed, if they make an aperture in the curtain of their emotions. (“The upper lip must never tremble”)

3. Katie Lonergan:

   It was wet and I could feel that my lip wasn't attached to my face anymore.

4. William Hartung:

   The Obama administration is basically tolerating civilian casualties in Yemen and giving lip service that they are concerned.

5. The Daily Beast:

   Conservatives criticize such programs as fueling substance abuse. But activists and many public health experts say these sorts of programs provide a significant degree of safety and support to vulnerable people, while HHS declined to specify any elements of smoking kits that may qualify, non-governmental organization Harm Reduction International lists some typical items, including brass screen filters, rubber mouthpieces to limit burning, lip balm, and disinfectant wipes.