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AVALANCHE Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word avalanche. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word avalanche. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for AVALANCHE

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snowslide
nounn
noun

• An avalanche of snow

landslide
nounn
noun

• an overwhelming electoral victory

• a slide of a large mass of dirt and rock down a mountain or cliff

snowdrift
nounn
noun

• a mass of snow heaped up by the wind

snowfall
nounn
noun

• precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

snowstorm
nounn
noun

• a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds

barrage
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written)

• the heavy fire of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target

verb

• address with continuously or persistently, as if with a barrage

blitz
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (American football) defensive players try to break through the offensive line

• a swift and violent military offensive with intensive aerial bombardment

verb

• attack suddenly and without warning

snowslip
noun, adjectiven, adj
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roll down
verbv
verb

• gather into a huge mass and roll down a mountain, of snow

Best Hypernyms For AVALANCHE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for avalanche, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
descend fall happening occurrence occurrent slide
Phrases (3)
come downgo downnatural event
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