Synonyms of broached

broached

verb

past tense of broach

1

as in surfaced

to penetrate the surface (as of water) from below

the immense whales broaching was a magnificent sight

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surfaced
• emerged
• rose
• broke

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dropped
• plunged
• sank
• submerged
• dived
• drowned
• foundered
• submersed

2

as in introduced

to present or bring forward for discussion

broached the topic of plans for next year's parade

Synonyms & Similar Words

• introduced
• raised
• discussed
• placed
• suggested
• mentioned
• mooted
• proposed
• brought up
• offered
• debated
• cited
• referred (to)
• named
• expressed
• interrupted
• alluded (to)
• spoke (of)
• aired
• interjected
• talked (about)
• ventilated
• vented
• thrashed (out or over)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suppressed
• quieted
• silenced
• censored
• hushed (up)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of broached

The film takes cannibalism – rarely broached in Malaysian popular cinema – as both literal premise and social metaphor, training its lens on characters pushed to extremes by poverty and ambition. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026

After the pair had finally acted on latent feelings for each other and decided to be together, Oona first broached the topic of Ramona leaving for New York and leaving her behind when Ramona pitched it as a not-yet final decision. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026

Conine update Griffin Conine, who remains available, has been broached in conversations with the Astros, but Houston has expressed a preference for Kyle Stowers, a source said. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026

Matar repeatedly broached the fatwa with contacts in messaging apps in 2021 and 2022, according to exhibits shown in court. — ABC News, 29 July 2026

This kind of arrangement isn’t new—when ARTnews broached the subject with New York’s Michael Hort, who collects with his wife Susan, he was puzzled as to why there should even be a story about it. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2026

The report also broached the topic of culture and workplace concerns. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026

When The Observer mentioned Muller relaying that story and the discussion the duo had was broached, Ajayi began beaming. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026

That proposition was broached during a Humans to Titan Summit, held here June 11-12, a first-time event attended by specialists seeking to send astronauts to Titan, Saturn's largest moon. — Leonard David, Space.com, 3 July 2026