deluge

The word “deluge” has 2 syllables: del-uge

It's pronounced as /ˈdɛljuːdʒ/

What is synonym and antonym for deluge?

In the thesaurus, “deluge” has 73 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for deluge along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for deluge

Niagara
alluvion
avalanche
bath
blizzard
cascade
cataclysm
cataract
cloudburst
current
discharge
douse
downfall
downpour
dowse
drench
drown
engulf
engulfment
excess
flood
flood tide
flow
flush
flux
glut
gulf
gush
inflow
influx
inundate
inundation
outflow
outpouring
overabundance
overage
overcome
overflow
overkill
overmuch
overrun
oversupply
overwhelm
pour
precipitation
rain
rainfall
rainstorm
river
shower
sluice
smother
soak
spate
spout
spurt
storm
stream
submerge
submerse
superabundance
superfluity
surfeit
surplus
swamp
thundershower
thunderstorm
tide
torrent
washout
waterfall
weather
wet

Antonyms for deluge

dehydrate
drain
dribble
drip
drizzle
drought
drouth
dry
mist
mizzle
parch
scud
spit
sprinkle
trickle

Meanings of deluge

noun
1. A great flood or rain.
2. An overwhelming amount of something; anything that overwhelms or causes great destruction.
3. (military engineering) A damage control system on navy warships which is activated by excessive temperature within the Vertical Launching System.
verb
1. To flood with water.
2. To overwhelm.

Example Sentences

The small town was destroyed by a deluge of rain and mud.
After the announcement, the company received a deluge of emails.
The deluge swept away cars and flooded houses in minutes.
He faced a deluge of criticism after making that statement.
A sudden deluge forced everyone to seek shelter indoors.

On this page you'll find 88 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to deluge, such as: Niagara, alluvion, avalanche, bath, blizzard, cascade, cataclysm.

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