likened

VERB

compare

Synonyms

STRONGEST

equate relate

STRONG

allegorize approach assimilate balance correlate equal link match parallel resemble

WEAK

approximate to be in the same class as be on a par with bear comparison come up to distinguish between draw parallel identify with make like notice similarities put alongside show correspondence

Antonyms

STRONG

differ disconnect disproportion imbalance separate

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likened

James Wilson, co-host of the Srsly Risky Biz podcast, likened the attacks to an “endless amount of cyber mosquitoes,” as opposed to a “cyber Pearl Harbor.”

From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026

In discussions with peers, he has likened the proposed entity to the International Atomic Energy Agency, a nongovernmental watchdog that promotes cooperation on nuclear energy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

He likened it to referees betting on the outcome of a basketball game.

From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2026

Founder Pony Ma earlier this year likened Tencent's previous AI efforts to a "leaky" ship, adding: "We still hope the ship can sail faster."

From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026

In an analogy that would prove all too apt, Max Weber likened the city to “a human being with his skin removed.”

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson