Synonyms for

Resorted

Verb / rɪˈzɔ:rtɪd / / ri:ˈzɔ:rtɪd / / ri:ˈsɔ:rtɪd / Another word for resorted — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Synonyms & similar words

repair resort recur fallback

Synonyms by register

Formal

appealed turned to had recourse to

Informal

went for used tried

Literary

betook oneself to frequented

Antonyms

avoided shunned eschewed declined refrained abstained

Common collocations

  • resorted to violence
  • resorted to drastic measures
  • resorted to cheating
  • resorted to prayer
  • resorted to force
  • resorted to the courts

Word family

noun resort
verb resort
adjective resortable

Usage note

The verb 'resort' often implies using a less desirable or extreme option when other options have failed. It is typically followed by 'to'.

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