FLOODGATE Synonyms
There are 12 synonyms of the word
floodgate.
(exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word floodgate. (close relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word floodgate. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for FLOODGATE
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | deluge | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 2 | inundation | nounn | ||||
| 3 | overflow | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 4 | rush | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 5 | spate | nounn | ||||
| 6 | surge | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 7 | torrent | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 8 | penstock | nounn | ||||
| 9 | sluicegate | nounn | ||||
| 10 | head gate | nounn | ||||
| 11 | sluice valve | nounn | ||||
| 12 | water gate | nounn |
Best Hypernyms For FLOODGATE
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
floodgate, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
barrier
entrance
gate
impediment
obstacle
obstruction
regulator
restraint
