Words Like PLUNGE
We have put together a list of words that are similar to PLUNGE.
42 Alternative Words Similar to plunge
7 examples of plunge
1
to plunge the body into water; to plunge a dagger into the breast
2
to plunge a nation into war
3
he plunged into the river
4
to plunge into debt
5
to take the water with a plunge
6
She plunged into a dangerous adventure
7
dip the brush into the paint
10 definitions of plunge
1
To thrust into water, or into any substance that is penetrable; to immerse; to cause to penetrate or enter quickly and forcibly; to thrust. Also used figuratively.
2
To baptize by immersion.
3
To entangle; to embarrass; to overcome.
4
To thrust or cast one's self into water or other fluid; to submerge one's self; to dive, or to rush in. Also used figuratively.
5
To pitch or throw one's self headlong or violently forward, as a horse does.
6
To bet heavily and with seeming recklessness on a race, or other contest; in an extended sense, to risk large sums in hazardous speculations.
7
The act of thrusting into or submerging; a dive, leap, rush, or pitch into, or as into, water.
8
Hence, a desperate hazard or act; a state of being submerged or overwhelmed with difficulties.
9
The act of pitching or throwing one's self headlong or violently forward, like an unruly horse.
10
Heavy and reckless betting in horse racing; hazardous speculation.