Synonyms of flood

flood 1 of 2

noun

ˈfləd 

as in torrent

a great flow of water or of something that overwhelms

a flood nearly wiped out the town

a flood of messages on my computer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• torrent
• inundation
• stream
• tide
• influx
• deluge
• overflow
• river
• avalanche
• flood tide
• bath
• blizzard
• spate
• Niagara
• cataract
• cataclysm
• waterfall
• alluvion
• outflow
• inflow
• cascade
• current
• outpouring
• surplus
• gush
• washout
• cloudburst
• flux
• flush
• discharge
• glut
• excess
• oversupply
• surfeit
• overabundance
• engulfment
• superabundance
• overage
• superfluity
• overkill
• overmuch

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• drought
• trickle
• drip
• dribble

flood

2 of 2

verb

as in to engulf

to cover with a flood

the lowlands were completely flooded

angry calls flooded the radio station

Synonyms & Similar Words

• engulf
• overwhelm
• drown
• submerge
• deluge
• overflow
• inundate
• gulf
• swamp
• overcome
• flush
• flow
• wet
• stream
• submerse
• avalanche
• overrun
• smother
• spurt
• pour
• gush
• sluice
• soak
• drench
• spout
• douse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• drain
• dry
• dehydrate
• parch

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of flood

Noun

In addition, water will continue to pool into low-lying flood prone locations well after the heavy rain ends. — Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026

Rising housing prices, overwhelmed public transport and a flood of tourists in historic districts have angered locals, according to Reuters. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026

Verb

Walls of glass invite the outdoors in and flood the interior with natural light and ever-changing seasonal views. — Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026

During a brief intermission between events, members of the audience flooded the track, hoping for a chance to take a joyride on the Thunder monster truck. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026

Phrases Containing flood

• flood tide