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Synonyms
Antonyms
1. cross-fertilization
noun. fertilization by the union of male and female gametes from different individual of the same species.
Synonyms
- impregnation
- fecundation
- fertilization
- cross-fertilisation
- allogamy
Antonyms
- autogamy
- fertilization
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Rhymes with Cross Fertilization
- deinstitutionalization
- institutionalization
- self-congratulation
- antidiscrimination
- telecommunication
- nondiscrimination
- misrepresentation
- mischaracterization
- internationalization
- industrialization
- decriminalization
- transillumination
- self-determination
- renationalization
- recapitalization
- prestidigitation
- misinterpretation
- misidentification
- miscommunication
- experimentation
- excommunication
- disqualification
- discontinuation
- denationalization
- decentralization
- transplantation
- singularization
- self-perpetuation
- securitization
- reinterpretation
2. cross-fertilization
noun. interchange between different cultures or different ways of thinking that is mutually productive and beneficial.
Synonyms
- interchange
- reciprocation
- cross-fertilisation
Antonyms
- fertilisation
- impregnation
- fecundation
- self-fertilisation
3. cross
verb. ['ˈkrɔs'] travel across or pass over.
Synonyms
- cut across
- drive
- go through
- jaywalk
- tramp
- walk
- pass
- cover
- pass over
- hop
- course
- get across
- stride
- traverse
- get over
- crisscross
- cut through
- track
- bridge
- take
- go across
Antonyms
- ebb
- unnaturally
- get worse
- worsen
Etymology
- cross (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. cross
verb. ['ˈkrɔs'] meet at a point.
Synonyms
- run into
- come across
- intersect
- see
- run across
- meet
Antonyms
- dock
- burden
- saddle
- charge
Etymology
- cross (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. cross
adjective. ['ˈkrɔs'] extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis.
Synonyms
- crosswise
- thwartwise
- transversal
Antonyms
- enjoy
- suffer
- idle
- ride
Etymology
- cross (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. cross
noun. ['ˈkrɔs'] a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece.
Synonyms
- structure
Antonyms
- recede
- fail
Etymology
- cross (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. cross
verb. ['ˈkrɔs'] hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of.
Synonyms
- foreclose
- bilk
- frustrate
- short-circuit
- prevent
- disappoint
- baffle
- ruin
- dash
- preclude
- let down
- spoil
- scotch
- forbid
- thwart
- queer
- foil
Antonyms
- fuse
- ionate
- calcify
- iodinate
Etymology
- cross (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. cross
noun. ['ˈkrɔs'] a marking that consists of lines that cross each other.
Synonyms
- crisscross
- mark
Antonyms
- prevent
- failing
- stay
Etymology
- cross (Middle English (1100-1500))
9. cross
verb. ['ˈkrɔs'] fold so as to resemble a cross.
Synonyms
- turn up
- fold up
Antonyms
- unfold
- unconnectedness
- disjoin
Etymology
- cross (Middle English (1100-1500))
10. cross
adjective. ['ˈkrɔs'] annoyed and irritable.
Synonyms
- fussy
- crabby
- grouchy
- grumpy
- bad-tempered
- ill-tempered
- crabbed
Antonyms
- walk
- stay in place
- pull
- attract
Etymology
- cross (Middle English (1100-1500))