underworld

The word “underworld” has 3 syllables: un-der-world

It's pronounced as /ˈʌn.dɚˌwɝːld/


What is synonym and antonym for underworld?

In the thesaurus, “underworld” has 7 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for underworld along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for underworld

Meanings of underworld

  • noun
    1. The world of the dead, located underneath the world of the living; the afterlife.
    2. That part of society that is engaged in crime or vice.
    3. The portion of a game that is set below ground.

Example Sentences

  • The novel explores the dark underworld of crime and corruption.
  • He was rumored to have connections with the city’s underworld.
  • Many films depict the underworld as a dangerous and secretive place.
  • The police worked hard to dismantle the local underworld network.
  • Stories about the mythical underworld appear in many ancient cultures.

On this page you'll find 7 synonyms or another words to underworld, such as: abyss, demimonde, demiworld, depths, half-world, netherworld, underbelly.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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