scramble Synonyms
Another word for scramble
• verb (Context 1)
To make one's way quickly or awkwardly up a steep slope or over rough ground by using the hands as well as the feet.
"The hikers scrambled up the rocky embankment to get a better view of the valley."
• noun (Context 2)
An eager, chaotic, or disorderly struggle to obtain or achieve something.
"There was a frantic tussle for seats as soon as the train doors opened."
• verb (Context 3)
To move, act, or compete with urgency, haste, or panic.
"Software engineers scrambled to fix the server outage before the morning rush."
• noun (Context 4)
A difficult or hurried climb or movement over rough, steep terrain.
"Reaching the mountain ridge required a steep clamber over loose boulders."
• verb (Context 5)
To mix, throw together, or alter into a random, confused, or unreadable order (including electronic signals or data).
"The encryption software scrambles the message so that unauthorized users cannot read it."
• verb (Context 6)
To order fighter aircraft to take off immediately in an emergency or for rapid interception, or (of aircraft or crew) to take off hurriedly.
"Air defense command scrambled two jets after an unidentified aircraft entered the restricted zone."
Opposites of scramble
The opposite of scramble shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: