scram

The word “scram” has 1 syllable: scram

It's pronounced as /skɹæm/

What is synonym and antonym for scram?

In the thesaurus, “scram” has 23 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for scram

verb
1. Leave in a hurry, go away.
2. To use the shutdown or safety device of a nuclear reactor.
3. (by extension) To use any emergency shutdown.
4. Scratch with claws or fingernails.
noun
1. The emergency shutdown device of a nuclear reactor, originally specifically by insertion of one or more safety control rods.
2. An activation of the emergency shutdown of a nuclear reactor.
3. (by extension) Any emergency shutdown.
4. A scratch, especially caused by claws or fingernails.

The technician had to scram the reactor when the coolant system failed.
When the cat saw the dog approaching, it gave a hiss and tried to scram.
During the drill, we practiced how to scram the system in under five seconds.
The kids were told to scram after they were caught trespassing in the yard.
A sudden spike in temperature triggered an automatic scram of the nuclear core.

On this page you'll find 37 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to scram, such as: abide, abscond, beard, bolt, brave, break, bug out.

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