Synonyms for

Dunk

Verb / dʌŋk / Another word for dunk — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to dip or submerge briefly in a liquid

Synonyms & similar words

plunge souse dunkshot douse dip stuffshot dip plunge immerse sink submerge soak douse bathe souse drench dabble splash wet moisten saturate steep infuse brew macerate pickle

Synonyms by register

Formal

immerse submerge plunge

Informal

dip soak douse

Literary

steep bathe

Antonyms

lift raise elevate hoist pull up

Common collocations

  • dunk a basketball
  • dunk in water
  • dunk a cookie
  • dunk tank
  • dunk shot
  • dunk on someone
  • dunk into

Word family

noun dunk
verb dunk

Usage note

Primarily used informally for dipping food into liquid or for a basketball move. The formal sense of 'immerse' is less common.

Example sentences

  1. He dunked his head under the water to cool off.
  2. She loves to dunk her bread in soup.
  3. The basketball player was able to dunk the ball easily.
  4. I don't like to dunk my donut in coffee.
  5. He tried to dunk the cookie, but it fell apart in the milk.

Quotes

  • "I believe I can fly, I believe I can touch the sky. I think about it every night and day, spread my wings and fly away. I believe I can soar, I see me running through that open door. I believe I can fly." - R. Kelly
  • "I don't like to dunk too hard, because I don't want to get hurt." - Shaquille O'Neal
  • "I'm not really a dunker, but I was happy to get one." - Dirk Nowitzki

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