One hundred and fifty thousand couples are expected to get married in Shanghai in 2006.
Source: tatoeba (1730)
Shanghai
/ˈʃæŋ.haɪ/
Synonyms for "shanghai" (67 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (14)
Strong matches (20)
Related words (33)
hugimpressintimidatekidnaplay hands onlootnailnippillagerun away withseizeskyjacksnap upsnatchspiritspirit awaystealsteamrollerstrong armstrong-arm
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Verb(1 words)
Noun(8 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: abduce, abduct, abduction, blackjack, bludgeon.
- Sentence evidence is available for shanghai, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
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 "shanghai".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "shanghai"
Keep "shanghai" 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 "shanghai" 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 "shanghai", 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 "shanghai" 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
17 entriesShowing 16 of 17 words.
More specific
15 entriesCollocations
17 entriesShanghai Cooperation OrganizationShanghai World ExpoShanghai cuisineShanghai dialectShanghai metropolitan areaShanghai municipalityShanghai portShanghai stock exchangeShanghai style architectureShanghai-based industryShanghainese cuisinecoercive recruitmentforced recruitmentlabor conscriptionpress gangsailor abduction
Showing 16 of 17 words.
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
4 entriesTranslations
12 translations across 11 languages.
Chinese Mandarin
2 entries- 強迫 /强迫 verb (to force or trick into work, especially joining a ship)
- 誘騙 /诱骗 verb (to force or trick into work, especially joining a ship)
Danish
1 entries- shanghaje verb (to force or trick into work, especially joining a ship)
Dutch
1 entries- sjanghaaien verb (to force or trick into work, especially joining a ship)
Finnish
1 entries- shanghaijata verb (to force or trick into work, especially joining a ship)
French
1 entries- shangaïer verb (to force or trick into work, especially joining a ship)
German
1 entries- schanghaien verb (to force or trick into work, especially joining a ship)
Hungarian
1 entries- elrabol verb (to force or trick into work, especially joining a ship)
Irish
1 entries- shanghai-áil verb (to force or trick into work, especially joining a ship)
Italian
1 entries- arruolare a forza verb (to force or trick into work, especially joining a ship)
Spanish
1 entries- emborrachar verb (to force or trick into work, especially joining a ship)
Swedish
1 entries- sjanghaja verb (to force or trick into work, especially joining a ship)
Sample sentences
31 total sentences available.
The last time I went to China, I visited Shanghai.
Source: tatoeba (58053)
Two passenger trains crashed in Shanghai.
Source: tatoeba (268294)
There are many more beautiful ladies in Shanghai than in Tokyo.
Source: tatoeba (268295)
Showing 4 of 31 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "shanghai"?
Closest matches include abduce, abduct, abduction, blackjack, bludgeon.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "shanghai"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.