the imputation of the sin of Adam
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Imputation
/ˌɪm.pjʊˈteɪ.ʃən/
Synonyms for "imputation" (140 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (28)
accounting foraccusalaccusationaccusingadverse criticismallegationallegementanimadversionanswerabilityapplicationarraignmentarrogationascriptionaspersionassignationassignmentattachmentattaintattributionbad notices
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Noun(3 words)
Verb(1 words)
attribute responsibility to
Strong matches (42)
bend sinisterbill of particularsblack eyeblack markblameblotblurbrandbringing of chargesbringing to bookbroad arrowcaptiousnesscarpingcavilcavilingcensoriousnesscensurechallengechampaincharge
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complaintconnectionconnection withcountcreditcriticismdelationdenouncementdenunciationderivation fromdisparagementetiologyexceptionfaultfindingflakhairsplittinghithome thrusthonor
Noun(3 words)
Related words (70)
hostile criticismhypercriticalnesshypercriticismimpeachmentimplicationindictmentinformationinnuendoinsinuationknocklawsuitlaying of chargesmark of cainnaggingnigglenigglingnitnit pickingnit-pickingobloquy
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onusovercriticalnesspalaetiologypersonal remarkpersonalitypesteringpettifoggingpilloryingplacementplaintpoint champainpriggishnessprosecutionquibblequibblingrapreference toreflectionreprimandreproachreproachfulnessresponsibilitysaddlingslamslursly suggestionsmearsmirchsmudgesmutchspotstainstigmastigmatismstigmatizationstricturesuggestionsuitswipetainttaking exceptiontarnishtaxingtrichoschistismtrue billuncomplimentary remarkunspoken accusationveiled accusationwhispering campaign
Noun(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: accounting for, accusal, accusation, accusing, adverse criticism.
- Sentence evidence is available for imputation, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "imputation".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "imputation"
Keep "imputation" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "imputation" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "imputation", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "imputation" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
5 entriesMore specific
8 entriesBayesian imputationaccusationblamehot deck imputationkNN imputationmean imputationmultiple imputationregression imputation
Collocations
6 entriesdata imputationimputation methodmean imputationmultiple imputationregression imputationstatistical imputation
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
1 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
the imputation of the righteousness of Christ
Source: wiktionary
So, if a Sonne that is by his Father ſent about Merchandize, doe ſinfully miſcarry vpon the Sea; the imputation of his vvickedneſſe, by your rule, ſhould be impoſed vpon his Father that ſent him: […]
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All the legends of the past, and all the stupefying imputations of Henry Akeley’s letters and exhibits, welled up in my memory to heighten the atmosphere of tension and growing menace.
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "imputation"?
Closest matches include accounting for, accusal, accusation, accusing, adverse criticism.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "imputation"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.