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gore Synonyms

Another word for gore

Choosing another word for gore depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Blood that has been shed, especially when clotted or resulting from violence; graphic depictions of bloodshed in media.

Usage Example

"Many viewers avoided the horror film because of its excessive bloodshed."

Strongest
bloodshed
Strong
blood
carnage
slaughter
butchery

• verb (Context 2)

To pierce or wound with a horn or tusk (typically of a bull, boar, or similar horned or tusked animal).

Usage Example

"The matador narrowly escaped before the charging bull could horn him."

Strongest
horn
Strong
pierce
impale
stab
puncture
wound

• noun (Context 3)

A triangular or tapering piece of cloth inserted into a garment, sail, or umbrella to give it greater width or a curved shape.

Usage Example

"The tailor added six gores to the skirt so it would flare gracefully at the hem."

Strong
gusset
godet
wedge
Weak
panel

• Nearby Words

gopher tortoise
goral
gordita
gore
gorefest
gorge
gorgeous

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