Synonyms for baton
bəˈtɒn, bæ-, ˈbæt nba·ton

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1. baton, wandnoun

   a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir

   Synonyms:
   verge, truncheon, billy, scepter, wand, billy club, billystick, sceptre, nightstick

2. truncheon, nightstick, baton, billy, billystick, billy clubnoun

   a short stout club used primarily by policemen

   Synonyms:
   truncheon, billy, he-goat, wand, billy club, billystick, billy goat, nightstick

3. batonnoun

   a short staff carried by some officials to symbolize an office or an authority

   Synonyms:
   wand, billystick, nightstick, billy club, billy, truncheon

4. batonnoun

   a hollow metal rod that is wielded or twirled by a drum major or drum majorette

   Synonyms:
   wand, billystick, nightstick, billy club, billy, truncheon

5. batonnoun

   a hollow cylinder passed from runner to runner in a relay race

   Synonyms:
   wand, billystick, nightstick, billy club, billy, truncheon

Matched Categories

1. • Club
   • Rod
   • Sports Implement
   • Staff

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:4.0 / 1 vote

1. batonnoun

   Synonyms:
   staff, wand, sceptre, truncheon

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1. List of paraphrases for "baton":

   truncheon, stick, paton, witness, torch, wand, relay

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1. Deacon Luigi Mandile:

   The last month or so, I'll put down a minimum of 13-14 names between New Orleans and Baton Rouge, i just think everyone should be remembered. It's a reminder of what's happening in our city. It's out of control.

2. Pat LeDuff:

   Baton Rouge police was about building relationship, getting along, working together, coming together.

3. Edgar Avendano:

   He didn't have to hit the kid with the baton no need to call about 20 cops. And as you can see his body cam is on the floor.

4. Leann Westman:

   It makes me angry that five women in Baton Rouge did what the government couldn’t do, and we're feeding babies in our area.

5. Nayab Haider:

   When police tried to stop them, they stoned police and beat officials with batons. In retaliation, police baton-charged them followed by tear gas firing.