FLOODGATE Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word floodgate. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word floodgate. (close relations)

Did you mean?
Definition of FLOODGATEAntonyms of FLOODGATE

Also try synonyms for..
floodgates


Expand?	Word	Save?	More Syns..	Usage	Type
	deluge				verb, nounv, n
	noun • an overwhelming number or amount • a heavy rain • the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land verb • fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid • charge someone with too many tasks • fill or cover completely, usually with water
	inundation				nounn
	noun • the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land • an overwhelming number or amount
	overflow				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a large flow • the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity verb • flow or run over (a limit or brim) • overflow with a certain feeling
	rush				verb, nounv, n
	noun • the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner • physician and American Revolutionary leader; signer of the Declaration of Independence (1745-1813) • a sudden forceful flow • grasslike plants growing in wet places and having cylindrical often hollow stems • the swift release of a store of affective force • a sudden burst of activity • (American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line adjective satellite • not accepting reservations • done under pressure verb • move hurridly • attack suddenly • urge to an unnatural speed • act at high speed • run with the ball, in football • cause to move fast or to rush or race • cause to occur rapidly
	spate				nounn
	noun • (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent • a sudden forceful flow • the occurrence of a water flow resulting from sudden rain or melting snow
	surge				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a sudden forceful flow • a sudden or abrupt strong increase • a large sea wave verb • rise and move, as in waves or billows • rise rapidly • rise or move forward • rise or heave upward under the influence of a natural force such as a wave • see one's performance improve
	torrent				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a heavy rain • a violently fast stream of water (or other liquid) • an overwhelming number or amount
	penstock				nounn
	noun • regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice • conduit that carries a rapid flow of water controlled by a sluicegate
	sluicegate				nounn
	noun • regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice
	head gate				nounn
	noun • regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice • a gate upstream from a lock or canal that is used to control the flow of water at the upper end
	sluice valve				nounn
	noun • regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice
	water gate				nounn
	noun • regulator consisting of a valve or gate that controls the rate of water flow through a sluice

Here is a list of related hypernyms for floodgate, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

Words (8)

Words (16)

Phrases (1)

All synonyms for deluge

FLOODGATE Synonyms

Best Alternative Words for FLOODGATE

Best Hypernyms For FLOODGATE

Alternatives for DELUGE