Synonyms for

Gaza

Verb / ˈgɑ:zʌ / Another word for gaza — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Gaza is a city in Palestine.

Synonyms & similar words

gazastrip gaza Ghazzah Azzah Ghuzzah Ghuzza Gazza Gazah Hamas

Synonyms by register

Formal

progress advance move forward

Informal

go move step push

Literary

plod trudge labor

Antonyms

advance progress forward proceed move step

Common collocations

  • gaza strip
  • gaza city
  • gaza border
  • gaza conflict
  • gaza blockade
  • gaza tunnels
  • gaza aid

Word family

verb gaza

Usage note

The word 'gaza' is primarily used as a verb meaning to move slowly and with difficulty. It is less common in modern English and often replaced by synonyms like 'plod' or 'trudge'.

Example sentences

  1. Gaza is a city in Palestine.
  2. The Gaza Strip is a small territory on the Mediterranean coast.
  3. Many people in Gaza are struggling with poverty and unemployment.
  4. Gaza has a rich cultural heritage and history.
  5. The conflict between Israel and Gaza has been ongoing for many years.

Quotes

  • I wake up every morning in Gaza and see the sea and the sun. It reminds me of my childhood, when things were simple and beautiful.
  • We may be living in Gaza, but Gaza is also living in us.
  • Gaza is not just a piece of land, it is a way of life.

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