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straits Synonyms

Another word for straits

Choosing another word for straits depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A state of severe difficulty, distress, or financial need, especially in the phrase 'dire straits'.

Usage Example

"After losing its primary source of funding, the community theater found itself in dire financial hardship."

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hardship
predicament
Strong
plight
adversity
distress
difficulty
crisis
trouble

• noun (Context 2)

Narrow passages of water connecting two seas or two other large areas of water (plural of 'strait', also frequently used with singular meaning).

Usage Example

"Experienced captains must navigate the treacherous narrows with extreme caution during winter storms."

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narrows
Strong
channels
passages
sounds

Opposites of straits

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

prosperity
comfort
security
ease
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• Nearby Words

strait
straitjacket
straitlaced
straits
stramonium
strand
stranded

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