what for (56 synonym found)

What for has 56 synonyms. The top synonyms for what for are whyfor, whyever, why, wherefore, well-deserved punishment, underlying reason, the why, the wherefore and 48 more. Another word for what for is whyfor. Browse the full list below.


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What is a synonym for what for?

A common synonym for what for is whyfor. Other synonyms include whyever, why, wherefore, well-deserved punishment.

How many synonyms does what for have?

What for has 56 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does what for mean?

(phrase): for what reason; why; (with "give somebody") An unspecified punishment or rebuke Example: "when your dad gets home, he'll give you what for."


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(phrase) : for what reason; why; (with "give somebody") An unspecified punishment or rebuke
"when your dad gets home, he'll give you what for."
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(phrase) : for what reason; why; (with "give somebody") An unspecified punishment or rebuke
"when your dad gets home, he'll give you what for."
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