gouge Synonyms
Another word for gouge
• noun (Context 1)
A deep groove, indentation, or hole made by a sharp object or heavy impact.
"The moving men accidentally left a deep gash in the hardwood floor when they dropped the heavy cabinet."
• verb (Context 2)
To cut, scoop, or force out a hole or groove in a surface using a sharp tool.
"The slowly moving glacier began to scoop a massive valley into the mountainside over thousands of years."
• verb (Context 3)
To unfairly overcharge someone or extort money from them, especially during a crisis.
"The state government promised to penalize any businesses that attempt to overcharge customers buying emergency supplies."
• noun (Context 4)
An excessive or unfair charge or price, often obtained through extortion or manipulation.
"Consumers complained that the sudden surge in the cost of bottled water was an obvious overcharge."
• noun (Context 5)
A chisel with a concave blade, used for cutting grooves or scooping out material in carpentry, wood-turning, or sculpture.
"The carpenter used a small chisel to carefully carve the intricate details into the wooden panel."
• verb (Context 6)
To thrust out or force out someone's eye with a thumb or finger during a violent struggle.
"The referee immediately disqualified the wrestler when he attempted to scoop his opponent's eye."
Opposites of gouge
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of gouge varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: