Synonyms for

Dunking

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

Definition

Dunking refers to the act of forcefully putting a basketball through the hoop by jumping and pushing the ball down into it.

Synonyms & similar words

dunk douse souse dip plunge slamming jamming stuffing flushing smashing slam-dunking cramming thrusting ramming thrusting plunging submerging immersing diving burying plunging plunging plunging plunging

Try these popular words

the to and of a in i is that for you it

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Explore more words