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whaling

The word “whaling” has 2 syllables: wha-ling

It's pronounced as /ˈweɪ-lɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for whaling?

In the thesaurus, “whaling” has 196 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for whaling

Antonyms for whaling

Meanings of whaling

  • verb
    1. To hunt for whales.
    2. To thrash, to flog, to beat vigorously or soundly.
  • noun
    1. The practice of hunting whales.
    2. The practice of spotting whales.
    3. A beating.

Example Sentences

  • The crew spent months at sea whaling in the icy waters.
  • Laws have been enacted to restrict whaling in many parts of the world.
  • The museum displayed tools used in traditional whaling.
  • Activists protested against the continued practice of commercial whaling.
  • Stories of dangerous storms during whaling voyages fascinated the visitors.

On this page you'll find 199 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to whaling, such as: assailing, assault, assaulting, attack, attacking, banging, barbarity.

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