spleen
nounHow many syllables in spleen?
There is 1 syllable in the word spleen.How to pronounce spleen:
Definition of spleen:
- spleen (noun):
- spitefulness or bad temper
- a large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm; produces cells involved in immune responses.
- a highly vascular ductless organ that is located in the left abdominal region near the stomach or intestine of most vertebrates and is concerned with final destruction of red blood cells, filtration and storage of blood, and production of lymphocytes
Synonyms for spleen:
acrimony
anger
animosity
animus
annoyance
arteria lienalis
bad temper
bile
birse
bitterness
choler
contempt
exasperation
furor
fury
gall
hatred
hostility
ill humour
ill will
indignation
irascibility
ire
irritability
irritation
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Antonyms for spleen:
affection
affinity
amity
appreciation
approval
benevolence
benignancy
benignity
charitableness
cordiality
favor
favour
fellowship
forgiveness
friendliness
friendship
geniality
gentleness
good feelings
good will
goodwill
graciousness
happiness
harmony
kindness
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