THESAURUS

Make-work Thesaurus

(chiefly US) An activity or task assigned or undertaken for the sake of activity or busy-ness, rather than because of a particular need.

Synonyms for Make-work

Depending on context, synonyms include busywork.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include busywork, taskwork, shopwork, work, plainwork, handiwork.

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What is another word for make-work?

Possible synonyms include busywork.

Can every synonym replace make-work?

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