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thicken Synonyms

Another word for thicken

Choosing another word for thicken depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To make or become denser, firmer, or more viscous (especially of a liquid, sauce, or mixture).

Usage Example

"Simmer the gravy gently for ten minutes until it begins to congeal."

Strong
congeal
coagulate
jell
clot
condense
curdle
Weak
solidify
inspissate

• verb (Context 2)

To make or become wider, deeper, or more closely packed in growth or visibility (such as fog, foliage, or walls).

Usage Example

"As the evening wore on, the coastal fog began to deepen across the harbor."

Strong
deepen
widen
broaden
Weak
swell

• verb (Context 3)

To become more intricate, complex, or suspenseful (especially of a plot, mystery, or situation).

Usage Example

"With the discovery of the hidden letter, the plot began to deepen."

Strong
deepen
intensify
complicate

Opposites of thicken

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

thin
dilute
water down
clear
unravel
simplify
dissipate
liquefy
See all opposites of thicken

• Nearby Words

thick
thick-knee
thick-lipped gourami
thicken
thickener
thickening
thicket

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