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sinkhole Synonyms

Another word for sinkhole

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

A natural cavity or depression in the ground, especially in a limestone karst region, formed by water erosion and the collapse of a surface layer, often providing a route for surface water to disappear underground.

Usage Example

"Heavy seasonal rains caused a massive swallow hole to open beneath the highway."

Strongest
swallow hole
doline
Strong
cenote
cavity
Weak
chasm
pit

• noun (Context 2)

A situation, enterprise, or project that consumes vast amounts of money, time, or resources without yielding a worthwhile return.

Usage Example

"The outdated software migration quickly became a financial money pit for the company."

Strongest
money pit
Strong
black hole
drain

Opposites of sinkhole

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

gold mine
cash cow
See all opposites of sinkhole

• Nearby Words

sinkbox
sinker
sinkful
sinkhole
sinless
sinner
sinningia

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