31 synonyms for characterize such as classify, categorize, and class. Characterize is a verb, and its antonyms are obscure and misrepresent.
Brand, categorize, class, classify, delineate, denote, depict, describe, designate, distinguish, draw, identify, indicate, make distinctive, mark, outline, permeate, pervade, portray, present, represent, set apart, show, signalize, sketch, specify, stamp, style, suffuse, and typify.