dam Synonyms
Another word for dam
• noun (Context 1)
A strong barrier constructed across a river or waterway to control the flow or raise the level of water, often used to generate electricity or supply water.
"The concrete barrage provides essential hydroelectric power to the surrounding valley."
• verb (Context 2)
To construct a barrier across a waterway to control, restrict, or stop the flow of water.
"Beavers will often block a stream to create a safe habitat for their lodge."
• verb (Context 3)
To hold back, confine, or suppress a feeling or impulse (often followed by 'up').
"She tried to suppress up her frustration during the meeting, but eventually spoke her mind."
• noun (Context 4)
A female parent of an animal, especially used when referring to domestic mammals such as horses, sheep, or dogs.
"The newborn foal stayed close to its mother in the pasture."
Opposites of dam
The opposite of dam shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: