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ditch Synonyms

Another word for ditch

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• verb (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

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abandon
discard
Strong
dump
scrap
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."

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trench
Strong
channel
drain
moat
Weak
gully

• verb (Context 3)

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

Usage Example

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

Weak
land

• 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."

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trench
Strong
excavate
dig

Opposites of ditch

Looking for antonyms? The opposite of ditch varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:

keep
retain
maintain
See all opposites of ditch

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ditch. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ditch
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