Synonyms of crossed

crossed 1 of 2

adjective

as in outcrossed

Related Words

• outcrossed
• hybridized
• interbred
• dihybrid
• cross
• trihybrid
• grade
• hybrid
• crossbred
• mixed
• half-bred
• mongrel
• cold-blooded

Dissimilar Words

• blooded
• thoroughbred
• purebred
• full-blood
• inbred
• full-blooded
• pedigreed
• straightbred
• linebred

crossed

2 of 2

verb

past tense of cross

1

as in betrayed

to be unfaithful or disloyal to

people who cross the local mob boss usually are found floating in the river

Synonyms & Similar Words

• betrayed
• sold (out)
• double-crossed
• stabbed in the back
• sold down the river
• backstabbed
• two-timed
• went back on
• gave away
• shopped
• informed (on)
• snitched (on)
• peached
• turned in
• split (on)
• told (on)
• ratted (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• protected
• defended
• saved
• guarded
• stood by
• shielded
• safeguarded

2

as in intersected

to divide by passing through or across

there's a light where that street crosses Main Street

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intersected
• bisected
• cut
• crisscrossed
• decussated

3

as in traversed

to make one's way through, across, or over

you may have to cross some woods on the way

Synonyms & Similar Words

• traversed
• followed
• walked
• navigated
• traveled
• covered
• tracked
• passed (over)
• transited
• cut (across)
• proceeded (along)
• coursed
• rode
• went
• hiked
• perambulated
• peregrinated
• tramped
• trod
• traipsed
• crisscrossed
• ran

4

as in struck

to enter the mind of

the idea did cross me that he might be pulling my leg

Synonyms & Similar Words

• struck
• came (to)
• occurred (to)
• remembered
• dawned (on)
• appeared
• recalled
• arrived
• emerged
• recollected
• learned
• memorized
• reminisced
• conned
• materialized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• forgot
• ignored
• neglected
• disregarded
• overlooked
• unlearned

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of crossed

Verb

Takaichi's remark crossed what China considers a red line in its relations with other countries about Taiwan, which is a self-governing island that Beijing claims as its territory. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

This summer, and this year, further shows the importance of protecting the theatrical window as the domestic annual box office has crossed the $7 billion mark according to Rentrak. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 Aug. 2026

Ellis crossed into the box, and Dike’s shot was saved by Mason Stajduhar. — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026

After going without a touchdown in their first preseason game, the Chiefs crossed the goal line in game two on the backs of their depth pieces. — Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2026

Elf Once again, the sphynx was crossed with another breed, this time the American Curl, to create the elf’s distinct look. — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026

But even after taking a few breaks during the run, Weinberg crossed the finish line ahead of more than half the kids in her age group. — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026

The drive back follows the Klondike Highway, offering a different perspective on the same mountain landscapes crossed by rail. — Bailey Berg, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026

For hours, thousands of people crossed from Morocco to Ceuta with no apparent obstacles or law enforcement restrictions. — Miguel MacIas, NPR, 16 Aug. 2026