PRECIPICES Synonyms
9 hypernyms for precipices. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for PRECIPICES
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| steep | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
adjective • having a sharp inclination noun • a steep place (as on a hill) adjective satellite • greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation • of a slope; set at a high angle verb • devote (oneself) fully to • let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse | ||||||
| bluffs | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion) • pretense that your position is stronger than it really is • the act of bluffing in poker; deception by a false show of confidence in the strength of your cards adjective satellite • very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front • bluntly direct and outspoken but good-natured verb • deceive an opponent by a bold bet on an inferior hand with the result that the opponent withdraws a winning hand • frighten someone by pretending to be stronger than one really is | ||||||
| cliffs | noun n | |||||
noun • a steep high face of rock | ||||||
| crags | noun n | |||||
noun • a steep rugged rock or cliff | ||||||
| escarpments | noun n | |||||
noun • a long steep slope or cliff at the edge of a plateau or ridge; usually formed by erosion • a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification | ||||||
| slopes | noun n | |||||
noun • an elevated geological formation • the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal verb • be at an angle | ||||||
| cliff | noun n | |||||
noun • a steep high face of rock | ||||||