Synonyms & related words for gauntlet

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of gauntlet — including glove, mitts. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to gauntlet

Explore words related to gauntlet — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include gantlet, bracer, mitten, capeskin, vambrace, cubitiere, challenges, punchball. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for gauntlet

Common synonyms for gauntlet include glove, mitts — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does gauntlet come from?

The word gauntlet breaks down into 2 roots of French origin: gaunt, from French gant (“glove”); and -let, from French -et (“diminutive”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.