Synonyms & related words for hedge

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of hedge — including sidestep, fence, evade, parry, dodge. 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 hedge

Explore words related to hedge — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include hedgerow, pleaching, hedger, plashing, shrubbery, windbreak, palings, equities. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for hedge

Common synonyms for hedge include sidestep, fence, evade, parry, dodge — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does hedge come from?

The word hedge breaks down into one root of Old English origin: the root hedge-, from Old English hecg (“hedge”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.