gouge Antonyms
Opposite of gouge
• noun (Context 1)
A deep groove, indentation, or hole made by a sharp object or heavy impact.
"The moving men accidentally left a deep bump in the hardwood floor when they dropped the heavy cabinet."
• verb (Context 2)
To cut, scoop, or force out a hole or groove in a surface using a sharp tool.
"The slowly moving glacier began to fill a massive valley into the mountainside over thousands of years."
• verb (Context 3)
To unfairly overcharge someone or extort money from them, especially during a crisis.
"The state government promised to penalize any businesses that attempt to undercharge customers buying emergency supplies."
• noun (Context 4)
An excessive or unfair charge or price, often obtained through extortion or manipulation.
"Consumers complained that the sudden surge in the cost of bottled water was an obvious bargain."
Similar words to gouge
Words similar to gouge shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: