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lifeboat Synonyms
Another word for lifeboat
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• noun (Context 1)
A small, rigid or inflatable boat kept aboard a larger ship for use in emergency evacuation.
Usage Example
"When the cruise liner began taking on water, the captain immediately ordered the crew to lower the lifeboats."
Strong
raft
Weak
dinghy
tender
• noun (Context 2)
Something that provides an escape, rescue, or vital support in a desperate or difficult situation.
Usage Example
"The emergency government loan served as a lifeline for small businesses struggling during the economic crisis."
Strongest
lifeline
Strong
salvation
refuge
Weak
escape
Opposites of lifeboat
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of lifeboat varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
trap
snare
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lifeboat. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lifeboat