Synonyms of broaching

broaching

verb

present participle of broach

1

as in surfacing

to penetrate the surface (as of water) from below

the immense whales broaching was a magnificent sight

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surfacing
• emerging
• rising
• breaking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sinking
• dropping
• plunging
• diving
• drowning
• submerging
• foundering
• submersing

2

as in introducing

to present or bring forward for discussion

broached the topic of plans for next year's parade

Synonyms & Similar Words

• introducing
• raising
• discussing
• placing
• suggesting
• mentioning
• bringing up
• proposing
• mooting
• debating
• offering
• citing
• referring (to)
• naming
• speaking (of)
• alluding (to)
• expressing
• interrupting
• ventilating
• talking (about)
• venting
• airing
• interjecting
• thrashing (out or over)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suppressing
• silencing
• quieting
• censoring
• hushing (up)