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launder Synonyms
Another word for launder
Choosing another word for launder depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To wash and iron clothes, bed linens, or other household textiles.
Usage Example
"Hotel housekeeping staff wash thousands of sheets and towels every day."
Strongest
wash
Strong
clean
cleanse
• noun (Context 2)
A slanted trough, chute, or channel of wood or metal used in mining and metallurgy for conveying water, ore, or molten metal.
Usage Example
"The molten copper flowed steadily down the refractory-lined chute into the casting molds."
Strong
chute
trough
flume
sluice
Opposites of launder
The opposite of launder shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
soil
dirty
stain
befoul
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Launder. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/launder