gorge Synonyms
Another word for gorge
• noun (Context 1)
A narrow, steep-walled valley or canyon located between hills or mountains, typically carved over time by a swift-flowing river or stream.
"The hikers followed the wooden suspension bridge high above the rocky river canyon."
• verb (Context 2)
To eat greedily or to excess until completely full.
"After finishing the marathon, the runners gorged on pasta and fresh fruit at the banquet."
• noun (Context 3)
The throat, gullet, or contents of the stomach, now used primarily in figurative expressions denoting intense disgust, resentment, or anger.
"Reading the detailed account of the corporate fraud made his gullet rise with indignation."
• verb (Context 4)
To fill, choke up, or saturate to capacity (especially with liquid, blood, or debris).
"Days of torrential autumn rain had gorged the mountain streams with muddy runoff."
• noun (Context 5)
A compact mass of ice, debris, or timber that obstructs a narrow passage or river channel.
"A massive ice jam formed near the bend in the river, causing water levels upstream to rise rapidly."
Opposites of gorge
The opposite of gorge shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: