Synonyms for

Flooding

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

Definition

The act of covering or filling with water or another liquid; a flood.

Synonyms & similar words

flood deluge swamp inundate oversupply implosiontherapy glut flood inundation deluge overflow swamping submergence submersion drowning inflow torrent spate surge flashflood tsunami avalanche rush cascade cataclysm

Synonyms by register

Formal

inundation deluge overflowing submergence

Informal

drowning washout swamping

Literary

cataclysm torrent inundation

Antonyms

draining drying receding ebbing subsiding withdrawing

Common collocations

  • heavy flooding
  • severe flooding
  • flash flooding
  • river flooding
  • coastal flooding
  • widespread flooding
  • flood damage
  • flood control

Word family

noun flood
verb flood
adjective flooded

Usage note

While 'flood' can be used figuratively, its primary meaning relates to an overflow of water. Be mindful of the context when using it metaphorically to avoid unintended connotations.

Example sentences

  1. The heavy rainfall caused flooding in the streets.
  2. The river was flooding its banks.
  3. The city declared a state of emergency due to the flooding.
  4. The basement was damaged due to the flooding.
  5. The flooding caused a lot of damage to the crops.

Quotes

  • "We need to protect our environment and the animals living in it from the effects of climate change, such as flooding and rising sea levels." - David Suzuki
  • "Flooding is a serious problem that affects millions of people around the world." - Ban Ki-moon
  • "The flooding was so severe that it was like a scene from a disaster movie." - Anonymous

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