Synonyms for

Dukes

Verb / du:ks / Another word for dukes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Dukes is a plural noun that refers to noblemen of the highest rank below the monarch.

Synonyms & similar words

duke nobles aristocrats lords earls marquises counties barons viscounts princes duchesses ladies gentlemen peers patricians nobility gentry elite

Synonyms by register

Formal

fisticuffs combat contest engagement

Informal

fists knuckles hands mitts

Literary

brawls affrays scraps

Antonyms

friends peace truce agreement harmony accord

Common collocations

  • throw up the dukes
  • ready the dukes
  • show the dukes
  • raise the dukes
  • fight with dukes
  • settle with dukes

Word family

noun duke
verb duke

Usage note

The word 'dukes' is primarily used informally to refer to a person's fists, especially in the context of a fight. It is rarely used in formal settings.

Example sentences

  1. The dukes of Europe were known for their wealth and power.
  2. The duke and duchess attended the royal ball.
  3. The Duke of Edinburgh is the husband of Queen Elizabeth II.
  4. The dukes and earls owned vast estates in the countryside.
  5. The duke's castle was the most impressive building in the town.

Quotes

  • A duke is a sovereign prince of the highest rank, and is addressed by the sovereign as 'cousin.' - John Dryden
  • The duke hath been out sixteen years, and will not now be pacified. - William Shakespeare
  • Dukes are rarely able to overcome the desire to be king. - Anthony Trollope

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