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ditch Synonyms

Another word for ditch

Choosing another word for ditch depends on context, so the 23 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To abandon, discard, or leave behind someone or something (often abruptly).

Usage Example

"They decided to dump the broken television rather than pay for expensive repairs."

Strongest
dump
discard
abandon
throw away
scrap
get rid of
Strong
chuck
jettison
drop
forsake

• noun (Context 2)

A narrow channel dug in the ground, typically used for drainage alongside a road or the edge of a field.

Usage Example

"After the heavy rain, the trench beside the highway quickly filled with muddy water."

Strongest
trench
Strong
channel
gully
gutter
culvert
dyke
drain
furrow
fosse

• verb (Context 3)

To bring an aircraft down on water in an emergency landing.

Usage Example

"The pilot successfully managed to crash-land the plane in the river without any casualties."

Strong
crash-land
splash down

• verb (Context 4)

To dig or create a narrow channel in the ground for drainage or defense.

Usage Example

"The farmers had to trench the entire perimeter of the field to prevent flooding during the wet season."

Strongest
trench
Strong
channel
excavate
furrow
dig

Opposites of ditch

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

keep
retain
hold on to
fill in
take off
preserve
mound
save
See all opposites of ditch

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