Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Passes the buck

Synonyms for "passes the buck" (82 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Informal (13)

Name, noun, verb, slang(1 words)

Noun, verb, slang(2 words)

spread translate

Adj, noun, verb, slang(2 words)

Adj, name, noun, verb, slang(2 words)

Adj, verb, slang(1 words)

Verb, slang(5 words)

get around make over put over pull a fast one get round

General use (69)

Verb(40 words)

put on pass over expel turn over impart pass on transmit evade circumvent deceive consign victimize disseminate deport elude hand over forsake outmaneuver transfuse work on

Show 20 more words

outwit outsmart carry over hand on extradite get the better of perfuse take advantage of put across play on outgeneral go back on metastasize go one better outflank outguess transplace outplay metathesize outfigure

Name, noun, verb(1 words)

Adj, noun, verb(3 words)

desert transpose export

Noun, verb(8 words)

transfer import assign relay overreach transplant outreach translocate

Adj, verb(3 words)

diffuse communicate frustrate

Adjective(1 words)

impose upon impose on presume upon hand forward transfer property give the slip give the runaround shift the blame shift the responsibility foist on pass off on break faith be unfaithful

See also for "passes the buck"

Meaning Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Keep exploring

Compare antonyms Use in sentences Review definition

Mini challenge

Want a quick game? Try Word Finder.