Synonyms for

Deluge

Verb / ˈdelju:dʒ / Another word for deluge — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a severe flood

Synonyms & similar words

submerge downpour swamp pelter overwhelm cloudburst inundate alluvion torrent flood inundation soaker floodout waterspout flood downpour torrent inundation overflow spate cataclysm cloudburst tsunami avalanche cascade drencher monsoon rains storm waterspout cataract fountain gush

Example sentences

  1. The deluge flooded the streets and ruined many homes.
  2. The forecast predicted a deluge of rain for the next few days.
  3. The city was in chaos after the deluge hit.
  4. The river overflowed and caused a deluge in the nearby town.
  5. The sudden deluge caught us off guard and we were soaked within seconds.

Quotes

  • Life is a deluge and poetry is one way of staying afloat.
  • The deluge of TV shows is overwhelming.
  • The deluge of emails in my inbox never seems to stop.

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