Synonyms for

Gouging

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

Definition

The act of forcefully digging or cutting into something.

Synonyms & similar words

forceout rack gouge extort squeeze wring rout digging cutting scraping carving piercing tearing lacerating stabbing incising slashing puncturing penetrating picking probing prying jabbing poking perforating boring drilling

Example sentences

  1. He was gouging the pumpkin to make a jack-o-lantern.
  2. The thief was gouging the wall to break into the house.
  3. The eagle uses its beak to gouge out the fish's eyes.
  4. She accidentally gouged her finger with a sharp knife.
  5. The sculpture was gouging the stone to create a masterpiece.

Quotes

  • The pen of the writer should not gouge the paper but gently caress it.
  • A kind word can gouge a furrow in the heart that no time can smooth away.
  • In a gentle way, you can gouge the world.

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