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LABYRINTH Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word labyrinth. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word labyrinth. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for LABYRINTH

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maze
nounn
noun

• complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost

• something jumbled or confused

catacomb
nounn
noun

• an underground tunnel with recesses where bodies were buried (as in ancient Rome)

complex
adjectiveadj
adjective

• complicated in structure; consisting of interconnected parts

noun

• a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts

• a compound described in terms of the central atom to which other atoms are bound or coordinated

• (psychoanalysis) a combination of emotions and impulses that have been rejected from awareness but still influence a person's behavior

• a whole structure (as a building) made up of interconnected or related structures

adjective satellite

• difficult to analyze or understand

confusing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing confusion or disorientation

• lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity

convoluted
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• rolled longitudinally upon itself

• highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious

enigmatic
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• not clear to the understanding

• resembling an oracle in obscurity of thought

entangled
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• deeply involved especially in something complicated

• twisted together in a tangled mass

• involved in difficulties

intricate
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate

puzzle
nounn
noun

• a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution

• a game that tests your ingenuity

verb

• be a mystery or bewildering to

• be uncertain about; think about without fully understanding or being able to decide

riddle
nounn
noun

• a difficult problem

• a coarse sieve (as for gravel)

verb

• pierce with many holes

• set a difficult problem or riddle

• separate with a riddle, as grain from chaff

• spread or diffuse through

• speak in riddles

• explain a riddle

snarl
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a vicious angry growl

• an angry vicious expression

• something jumbled or confused

verb

• utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

• make a snarling noise or move with a snarling noise

• twist together or entwine into a confusing mass

• make more complicated or confused through entanglements

trail
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a track or mark left by something that has passed

• a path or track roughly blazed through wild or hilly country

• evidence pointing to a possible solution

verb

• to lag or linger behind

• go after with the intent to catch

• move, proceed, or walk draggingly or slowly

• hang down so as to drag along the ground

• drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground

twisted
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented

winding
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the act of winding or twisting

adjective satellite

• marked by repeated turns and bends

• of a path e.g.

bewildering
adjectiveadj
verb

• be a mystery or bewildering to

• cause to be confused emotionally

inner ear
nounn
noun

• a complex system of interconnecting cavities; concerned with hearing and equilibrium

internal ear
nounn
noun

• a complex system of interconnecting cavities; concerned with hearing and equilibrium

Best Hypernyms For LABYRINTH

Here is a list of related hypernyms for labyrinth, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
receptor system
Phrases (2)
sense organsensory receptor

Alternatives for MAZE

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