Laban

/ˈlɑːbən/

Synonyms for "laban" (18 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (4)

Noun(4 words)
battlebiblical namecampaign againstconflict

Strong matches (5)

Noun(5 words)
contenddefyendurefightlaban framework

Related words (9)

Noun(9 words)
lma systemmovement analysis frameworkopposeperseverepersistpersonal nameresiststrivestruggle

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: battle, biblical name, campaign against, conflict, contend.
  • Sentence evidence is available for laban, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from 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 "laban".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "laban"

Keep "laban" 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 "laban" 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 "laban", 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 "laban" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

5 relation types

More general

11 entries
action verbconflictdance theory conceptdisputegiven namemovement analysis frameworknamepolitical verbproper nounsocial action verbtransitive verb

More specific

20 entries
biblical figurebodybrawlcampaign against lawcombatcontenddueleffortendureopposeoppose policypatriarchpersevereresistresist oppressionshape

Showing 16 of 20 words.

Collocations

12 entries
Laban frameworkLaban movement analysisLaban systemactivist laban campaignbody spacedance theoryeffort systemlaban against corruptionlaban the billlaban the policymass laban protestspolitical laban

Inflections

3 entries

Derivations

4 entries
Laban movement analysislabanerlabaniclabanly

Sample sentences

12 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

Laban said to him: Let me find favour in thy sight. I have learned, by experience, that God hath blessed me for thy sake.

Source: tatoeba (7820123)

And Laban said: What shall I give thee? But he said: I require nothing, but if thou wilt do what I demand, I will feed and keep thy sheep again.

Source: tatoeba (7820200)

And Laban said: I like well what thou demandest.

Source: tatoeba (7820624)

But after that he had heard the words of the sons of Laban, saying: Jacob hath taken away all that was our father's, and being enriched by his substance is become great. And perceiving also, that Laban's countenance was not towards him as yesterday and the other day.

Source: tatoeba (7825206)

Showing 4 of 12 available sentences.

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "laban"?

Closest matches include battle, biblical name, campaign against, conflict, contend.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "laban"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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