rivet

noun

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There are 2 syllables in the word rivet.

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Definition of rivet:

rivet (noun):: to catch and hold (one's attention); a headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head

Synonyms for rivet:

absorb

center

centre

cerebrate

cogitate

concentrate

engross

engulf

fasten

focus

hear

immerse

listen

plunge

recall

soak up

steep

take heed

think

train

zoom in

Antonyms for rivet:

activate

alienate

anger

annoy

avert

be repugnant to

be repulsive to

bear

bore

bother

calm

create

deaden

delight

depress

deter

disappoint

discourage

disenchant

disenthrall

disgust

disillusion

disincline

disinterest

displease

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