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Synonyms for dead-set

  • adjective

Most common

bent bent on

All synonyms

Adjective

hell-bent informal, bent, bent on

Definitions

  1. adj. 1

    Unswervingly dedicated; resolutely determined.

    If John is dead set on marrying Catherine, his parents' objection will only provoke a falling out.

Related words

Other spellings
dead set deadset

Example sentences

  • bent The boy bent back to look up at his father's face.

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