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STEEP Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word steep. (exact relations)
There are 22 hypernyms of the word steep. (close relations)
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absorb
verbv
verb

• become imbued

• take up mentally

• take up, as of debts or payments

• take in, also metaphorically

• cause to become one with

• suck or take up or in

• devote (oneself) fully to

• assimilate or take in

• consume all of one's attention or time

brant
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward

engross
verbv
verb

• devote (oneself) fully to

• consume all of one's attention or time

engulf
verbv
verb

• devote (oneself) fully to

• flow over or cover completely

exorbitant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

extortionate
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

immerse
verbv
verb

• thrust or throw into

• devote (oneself) fully to

• enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing

• cause to be immersed

infuse
verbv
verb

• teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions

• fill, as with a certain quality

• undergo the process of infusion

• let sit in a liquid to extract a flavor or to cleanse

• introduce into the body through a vein, for therapeutic purposes

outrageous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror

• greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

plunge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a brief swim in water

• a steep and rapid fall

verb

• thrust or throw into

• drop steeply

• dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity

• begin with vigor

• cause to be immersed

• fall abruptly

• immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate

• devote (oneself) fully to

unconscionable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• lacking a conscience

• greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

usurious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

soak up
verbv
verb

• take in, also metaphorically

• devote (oneself) fully to

Best Hypernyms For STEEP

Here is a list of related hypernyms for steep, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (22)
ascent center centre concentrate declension declination decline declivity descent downslope fall focus gradient hill hillside imbue incline pitch pore rise rivet soak

Alternatives for ABSORB

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