What is another word for fudge?

Common synonyms for fudge include elude, sidestep, circumvent, parry, skirt.

What is the opposite of fudge?

Antonyms of fudge include truth, fact, reality, honesty, accuracy.

Synonyms for

Fudge

Verb / fʌdʒ / Another word for fudge — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a soft candy made from sugar, butter, and milk or cream

Synonyms & similar words

elude sidestep circumvent parry skirt fake hedge misrepresent evade duck putoff cook dodge manipulate falsify wangle candy sweets confectionery toffee caramel bonbon praline nougat marzipan rock lolly sugarplum sherbet peppermint jellybean gumdrops chocolate sweetmeat

Synonyms by register

Formal

manipulate alter distort misrepresent

Informal

mess up botch ruin spoil screw up

Literary

embellish color disguise

Antonyms

truth fact reality honesty accuracy veracity authenticity

Common collocations

fudge the numbers
fudge the facts
fudge the details
fudge the issue
fudge the results
fudge the truth
fudge the report

Word family

noun fudge

verb fudge

Usage note

The verb 'fudge' often implies a deliberate act of altering or obscuring information, usually to make it more favorable. The noun 'fudge' refers to a type of soft, chocolate candy.