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brink Synonyms

Another word for brink

Choosing another word for brink depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A point at which a new, critical, or often dangerous situation is about to begin.

Usage Example

"Years of severe drought pushed the local agricultural economy to the verge of collapse."

Strongest
verge
threshold
Strong
cusp
edge
point

• noun (Context 2)

The extreme upper edge of a steep place, cliff, or riverbank.

Usage Example

"The hikers stood cautiously near the rocky edge of the canyon to admire the view below."

Strongest
edge
verge
Strong
lip
rim
brim
margin
precipice
border

Opposites of brink

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

center
middle
interior
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• Nearby Words

bring
bringer
brinjal
brink
brinkmanship
briny
brioche

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