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blockbusting Synonyms

Another word for blockbusting

Choosing another word for blockbusting depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The unlawful practice by real estate agents of persuading homeowners to sell their property cheaply by stoking fear that racial or ethnic minorities will soon move into the neighborhood, and then reselling the property at inflated prices.

Usage Example

"The Fair Housing Act of 1968 outlawed panic peddling and other discriminatory real estate practices across the United States."

Strongest
panic peddling

• adjective (Context 2)

Achieving or characterized by enormous commercial success, popularity, or dramatic impact.

Usage Example

"The studio relied on a series of record-breaking summer sequels to finance its smaller independent films."

Strong
record-breaking
smash-hit
chart-topping
sensational

Opposites of blockbusting

The opposite of blockbusting shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unsuccessful
failing
See all opposites of blockbusting

• Nearby Words

blockade
blockage
blockbuster
blockbusting
blockchain
blocker
blockhead

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Blockbusting. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/blockbusting
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