flag synonyms

flag

n.

  1. A symbol, especially of a nation, usually on cloth

    banner, standard, pennant, pennon, streamer, colors, ensign, emblem, bunting, gonfalon, oriflamme, jack, Stars and Stripes, Old Glory, Union Jack, tricolor, Jolly Roger.

  2. Iris

    blue flag, fleur-de-lis, sweet flag; see iris.

strike the flag

surrender, quit, give up; see yield 1.

flag

v.

  1. To signal

    wave, hail, give a sign to; see signal.

  2. To lose strength

    languish, dwindle, wane; see decrease 1, weaken 1.

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