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floodgate Synonyms

Another word for floodgate

Choosing another word for floodgate 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)

An adjustable gate or barrier used to control the flow of water in a river, canal, dam, or reservoir.

Usage Example

"Engineers raised the heavy steel sluicegate to relieve the dangerous water pressure building up behind the dam."

Strongest
sluicegate
sluice
watergate
Strong
headgate
penstock

• noun (Context 2)

A restraint or check that holds back an outpouring of something, such as emotions, tears, or actions (usually used in the plural).

Usage Example

"The landmark court ruling opened the floodgates to hundreds of similar environmental lawsuits across the country."

Strong
barrier
dam
restraint

• Nearby Words

flogging
flood
floodable
floodgate
flooding
floodlight
floodlighting

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