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dumps Synonyms

Another word for dumps

Choosing another word for dumps depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Plural form of dump: sites for depositing rubbish or waste, or informal term for dirty, dilapidated places.

Usage Example

"The municipal council voted to close several older landfills and expand the city's recycling facilities."

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landfills
Strong
junkyards
hovels

• noun (Context 2)

A state of dejection, gloom, or low spirits, now used chiefly in the informal phrase "down in the dumps".

Usage Example

"After losing the championship match, the entire team was down in the doldrums for days."

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doldrums
blues
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dejection
gloom
melancholy
despondency

Opposites of dumps

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

elation
euphoria
cheerfulness
joy
See all opposites of dumps

• Nearby Words

dumper
dumping
dumpling
dumps
dumpsite
dumpster
dumptruck

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