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ROUGH WATER Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the phrase rough water. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase rough water. (close relations)
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agitated
adjectiveadj
adjective

• troubled emotionally and usually deeply

• physically disturbed or set in motion

choppy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• marked by abrupt transitions

• rough with small waves

heaving
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)

• breathing heavily (as after exertion)

• the act of lifting something with great effort

• throwing something heavy (with great effort)

raging
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense

• very severe

• (of the elements) as if showing violent anger

roiling
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
adjective satellite

• (of a liquid) agitated vigorously; in a state of turbulence

stormy
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

adjective satellite

• characterized by violent emotions or behavior

surging
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• characterized by great swelling waves or surges

tempestuous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by violent emotions or behavior

• (of the elements) as if showing violent anger

tumultuous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

turbulent
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

• (of a liquid) agitated vigorously; in a state of turbulence

unsettled
adjectiveadj
adjective

• still in doubt

• not settled or established

adjective satellite

• subject to change

• not yet settled

wild
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

• in a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated

noun

• a wild primitive state untouched by civilization

• a wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition

adverb

• in an uncontrolled and rampant manner

• in a wild or undomesticated manner

adjective satellite

• in a state of extreme emotion

• deviating widely from an intended course

• (of colors or sounds) intensely vivid or loud

• without a basis in reason or fact

• talking or behaving irrationally

• involving risk or danger

• fanciful and unrealistic; foolish

• located in a dismal or remote area; desolate

• intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with

• without civilizing influences

• (of the elements) as if showing violent anger

choppiness
nounn
noun

• used of the sea during inclement or stormy weather

roughness
nounn
noun

• a texture of a surface or edge that is not smooth but is irregular and uneven

• the quality of being harsh or rough or grating to the senses

• an unpolished unrefined quality

• used of the sea during inclement or stormy weather

• rowdy behavior

• the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion

• harsh or severe speech or behavior

Best Hypernyms For ROUGH WATER

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

Alternatives for AGITATED

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