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drought Synonyms

Another word for drought

Choosing another word for drought 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 prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water.

Usage Example

"The severe summer dry spell forced local authorities to impose strict water rationing across the region."

Strongest
dry spell
Strong
aridity
dryness
Weak
parchedness

• noun (Context 2)

A prolonged absence or scarcity of something specified, such as achievements, goals, or resources.

Usage Example

"The striker finally ended his ten-game scoring dearth with a dramatic goal in the second half."

Strongest
dearth
scarcity
Strong
shortage
paucity
famine
deficiency
lack

Opposites of drought

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

deluge
abundance
surplus
flood
glut
inundation
plethora
monsoon
See all opposites of drought

• Nearby Words

droptop
dropwise
dropzone
drought
drove
drover
drown

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