Synonyms for absence
ˈæb sənsab·sence

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:2.5 / 2 votes

1. absence

   Synonyms:
   want, departure, inattention, nonexistence, failure, separation, lack, nonappearance, distraction

   Antonyms:
   presence, supply, appearance, existence, manifestation, evidence, attention, immanence, inherency, consideration

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1. absencenoun

   the state of being absent

   "he was surprised by the absence of any explanation"

   Synonyms:
   absence seizure

   Antonyms:
   presence

2. absencenoun

   failure to be present

   Synonyms:
   absence seizure

   Antonyms:
   presence

3. absencenoun

   the time interval during which something or somebody is away

   "he visited during my absence"

   Synonyms:
   absence seizure

   Antonyms:
   presence

4. absence, absence seizurenoun

   the occurrence of an abrupt, transient loss or impairment of consciousness (which is not subsequently remembered), sometimes with light twitching, fluttering eyelids, etc.; common in petit mal epilepsy

   Synonyms:
   absence seizure

   Antonyms:
   presence

Matched Categories

1. • Lack
   • Nonattendance
   • Seizure
   • Time Interval

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:1.0 / 1 vote

1. absencenoun

   Synonyms:
   non-attendance, non-appearance

2. absencenoun

   Synonyms:
   inattention, abstraction, preoccupation, distraction, revery, musing, brown study, absence of mind

3. absencenoun

   Synonyms:
   want, deficiency, lack, default

4. absencenoun

   Synonyms:
   privation, negation

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1. absencenoun

   Synonyms:
   nonattendance, want, destitution, privation, lack, inattention, absent-mindedness

   Associated words:
   furlough, parole

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1. List of paraphrases for "absence":

   lack, non-existence, absent, failure, absences, unavailability, no, absentia, defect, absenteeism, without, non-availability, 'absence, shortage, missing

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MDRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. absence

   Synonyms:
   Absence seizure, see there
   

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1. Paul Harch:

   In the absence of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, short duration, repetitive normobaric oxygen therapy may be an option until hyperbaric oxygen therapy is available.

2. Yanis Varoufakis:

   I was made aware of a certain 'preference' by some Eurogroup participants, and assorted 'partners', for my... 'absence' from its meetings; an idea that the Prime Minister judged to be potentially helpful to him in reaching an agreement.

3. Heidi Hemmat:

   I knew I couldn’t keep ambushing people who did bad things to other people, society has changed. People have changed. My physical and mental health were unraveling. As soon as that ratings period ended I took an unpaid leave of absence, and in August I asked to be let out of my contract.

4. Badiul Alam Majumdar:

   The absence of democracy only creates room for extremism.

5. Jawaharlal Nehru:

   Peace is not a relationship of nations. It is a condition of mind brought about by a serenity of soul. Peace is not merely the absence of war. It is also a state of mind. Lasting peace can come only to peaceful people.