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abyss Synonyms
Another word for abyss
Choosing another word for abyss depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A deep, immeasurable, or seemingly bottomless chasm, gorge, or oceanic trench.
Usage Example
"The remotely operated submersible descended into the dark chasm of the Mariana Trench to record deep-sea marine life."
Strongest
chasm
abysm
gulf
Strong
void
depths
pit
gorge
fissure
crevasse
• noun (Context 2)
An overwhelming or seemingly inescapable state of despair, ruin, or moral degradation; a profound, unbridgeable division between people or ideas.
Usage Example
"Years of reckless borrowing pushed the corporation to the edge of a financial gulf."
Strongest
gulf
chasm
Strong
void
nadir
pit
Opposites of abyss
The opposite of abyss shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
peak
summit
zenith
pinnacle
acme
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Abyss. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/abyss