Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: mean to

Synonyms:

Synonyms that are in the dictionary are marked in green. Synonyms that are not in the dictionary are marked in red.

Antonyms:

Antonyms that are in the dictionary are marked in green. Antonyms that are not in the dictionary are marked in red.

Usage examples:

And Nisbet is fully aware of what it would mean to Clarke’s squad.

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/kevin-nisbets-hibs-injury-hell-30314222

As Elaine Hunt, Clinton City Clerk, put it, “He was vocal, but he didn’t mean to ruffle feathers, even though I think he may have at times.”

Source: https://s24477.pcdn.co/news/92620/city-council-honors-legacy-of-ed-faison

As much as I cringe thinking about some of my choices in life, I really do feel that it shapes who you become and to change any part of those experiences would mean to change who I am right now.

Source: https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/lifestyle/4100827/qa-getting-to-know-shelley-tate-as-she-releases-her-debut-childrens-book-incase-i-havent-told-you/

Bird admits, "I was a bit mean to him when I first attended."

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/tyrell-bird-graduation-1.6866352?cmp=rss

But both do open up a little bit, just enough so it's clear how much they mean to each other.

Source: https://www.slashfilm.com/1368424/the-last-of-us-series-creator-favorite-scene/

Dave entered through the sliding door and surprised his mother, “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to scare you.”

Source: https://www.thevistapress.com/snake-on-the-trail-thomas-calabrese/

Did the Chancellor really mean to mention swimming pools then, given the PM’s ‘issues’ on the matter?

Source: https://www.libdemvoice.org/reactions-to-the-budget-72798.html

Did you mean to say that VLD could be the target of an acquisition or that they will acquire a company?

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4639544-velo3d-stock-is-a-hold-with-its-expanding-market-share?source=feed_all_articles

First, as frustrating as it has been with some underperformers, don’t bench them just because 2023 has been mean to them.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/12/12/sports/qb-options-remain-for-fantasy-playoffs-after-harsh-season/

“Firstly, I will like to address the fact that in as much as I was misunderstood, I didn’t mean to project it on every female gender.

Source: https://dailypost.ng/2023/11/03/i-dont-intend-to-let-you-down-phyna-makes-u-turn-on-abortion-stance/

George Romero created one of horror’s most political films, even if he didn’t mean to.

Source: https://collider.com/night-of-the-living-dead-movie-race/

He explained that he didn’t mean to slander women, claiming that he was misunderstood.

Source: https://dailypost.ng/2023/03/28/whitemoney-apologizes-to-victoria-inyama-doyin-others-over-comments-against-women/

He knows how much a second chance will mean to them and what’s stopping their progress was Sleeper.

Source: https://www.celebdirtylaundry.com/2023/fire-country-recap-05-12-23-season-1-episode-21-backfire/

However, it is clear from her actions that Helga has no other focus but to be around Arnold even when she is mean to him.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/10-dark-facts-buried-in-kids-tv/

“I didn’t mean to touch his behind honestly I was just happy to meet him and wanted a pic,” said Nikita Mathis, owner of Platinum Plus Fashions Boutique.

Source: https://hiphopwired.com/1356519/busta-rhymes-throws-drink-woman/

'I don´t mean to be dramatic, but this was a severe situation that these guys and gals managed to keep in a place and protect lives and property from that.'

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11966569/New-York-City-gets-early-taste-summer-Bermuda-high-sends-temperatures-soaring-83F.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

"I don't mean to belittle this in the slightest – fans loved what we did.

Source: https://bleedingcool.com/tv/marc-guggenheim-on-reactions-to-arrowverse-dcu-gunn-safran-comments/