Synonyms for

Floods

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

Definition

Floods are a natural disaster caused by an overflow of water onto land that is usually dry.

Synonyms & similar words

ebbtide photoflood floodlamp floodlight outpouring flowage flood swamp torrent alluvion overflow oversupply inundation floodtide inundate glut risingtide deluge deluge inundation overflow torrent spate swamp submerge drown engulf overwhelm drench soak saturate immerse infiltrate permeate pervade

Synonyms by register

Formal

inundation deluge overflow submergence

Informal

washout downpour torrent

Literary

ebullition cataclysm maelstrom

Antonyms

droughts aridity dryness scarcity shortage desiccation

Common collocations

  • flash floods
  • river floods
  • coastal floods
  • heavy floods
  • widespread floods
  • flood waters
  • flood damage

Word family

noun flood
verb flood
adjective flooded

Usage note

While 'flood' can be used as a verb, it is most commonly used as a noun. Be mindful of the context when using informal synonyms.

Example sentences

  1. The floods caused many people to evacuate their homes.
  2. The floods destroyed the crops, leaving many farmers without food.
  3. The floods were so bad that the roads were completely underwater.
  4. The floods caused a lot of damage to the city.
  5. The floods were caused by heavy rain.

Quotes

  • "Floods are necessary for life. They bring water and nutrients to the land. But too much can be disastrous."
  • "The floods taught me something very important. Everything is vulnerable. Everything is temporary."
  • "Floods can be devastating, but they can also be a chance to start over."

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