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landslide Synonyms

Another word for landslide

Choosing another word for landslide depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A collapse of a large mass of earth, rock, or debris down a mountain, cliff, or steep slope.

Usage Example

"Heavy monsoon rains triggered a massive landslip that blocked the mountain highway for several days."

Strongest
landslip
Strong
mudslide
rockslide
earthfall
avalanche
rockfall

• noun (Context 2)

An overwhelming majority of votes for one party or candidate in an election, or a decisive victory.

Usage Example

"The incumbent mayor won reelection by a sweep, securing nearly eighty percent of the vote."

Strong
sweep
rout
walkover
blowout
runaway

Opposites of landslide

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

dead heat
tie
nail-biter
cliffhanger
See all opposites of landslide

• Nearby Words

landscaper
landscaping
landscapist
landslide
landslip
landward
landwards

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