Synonyms for indirection
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
An indirect action or process.
Forms
- Plural
- indirections → deceits, dishonesties, aimlessnesses…
Example sentences
- deceit He acquired a great fortune by using deceit and treachery.
- dishonesty He denounced all forms of dishonesty in government.
- aimlessness I am surprised by how aimlessness can affect people.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| indirection | steady | |
| deceit | rising | |
| dishonesty | steady | |
| aimlessness | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- deceit2
- 10 letters
- dishonesty4
- 11 letters
- aimlessness
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (deceit2 = 2 syllables).