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

Berger spent a year and a half at the company from 1994, where his paths crossed with Basner. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2026

She was denied asylum under a Biden-era border policy that restricted eligibility for many migrants who crossed the southern border outside official pathways. — Mick Krever, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian and some of Simmons' teammates made clear to him immediately that the edge rusher crossed a line. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

Spyglass Media said her posts crossed into antisemitism and hate speech, citing what the company characterized as false references to genocide, Holocaust distortion and an implication that Western media conceal Israel’s perspective. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Thin pink straps crossed her toes, while bright feathers sprouted from the backs above slender heels. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

Universal‘s global box office has crossed $5 billion for the third time in the studio’s history. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026

Barber, Coates’ coworker, described her friend as a good listener who talked to anybody who crossed her path. — Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026

Chronic condition management programs, EAPs and point solutions for conditions like diabetes and musculoskeletal care were built for people who have crossed a clinical threshold. — Neepa Patel, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026