Synonyms for

Spared

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

Definition

not harm or kill (someone or something) even though one has the power or opportunity to do so

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

exempt excused acquitted absolved

Informal

let off got away with given a pass

Literary

unscathed untouched preserved

Antonyms

harmed injured damaged attacked punished tortured endangered

Common collocations

  • spared no expense
  • spared a thought
  • spared from
  • spared the life
  • spared the trouble
  • spared a moment
  • spared the rod

Word family

noun sparing
verb spare
adjective spare
adverb sparsely

Usage note

Often used in the passive voice, e.g., 'He was spared.' It can also mean to refrain from using something, as in 'Spare me the details.'

Example sentences

  1. The hunter spared the deer and watched it as it ran away.
  2. She spared some time to help her little brother with his homework.
  3. I spared you from the boring details of my day.
  4. The chef spared no expense in preparing the perfect meal.
  5. The fire spared the house from destruction.

Quotes

  • I am not a person who is easily broken or easily spares myself. - Elizabeth Edwards
  • The knife spared no one. - Cormac McCarthy
  • I'm not the type to cut back on wine, chocolate, or sex, but I will spare no expense on skin care. - Gwyneth Paltrow

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