dumping Synonyms
Another word for dumping
• noun (Context 1)
The careless or illegal disposal of waste, rubbish, or hazardous materials in an unauthorized location.
"The municipal council increased fines to deter the illegal fly-tipping of construction debris in the forest."
• verb (Context 2)
To deposit, drop, or dispose of something carelessly, hurriedly, or in a large mass (present participle of dump).
"The trucks were discarding tons of gravel along the edge of the new highway."
• noun (Context 3)
In international trade, the practice of exporting and selling goods in a foreign market at a price below their domestic market value or cost of production in order to gain market share.
"The government imposed protective tariffs after domestic steelmakers filed a formal complaint against foreign undercutting."
Opposites of dumping
The opposite of dumping shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: