MAZE Synonyms: 128 Similar and Opposite Words

maze 1 of 2

noun

as in labyrinth

a confusing and complicated arrangement of passages the mansion had a beautifully landscaped maze that was constructed of tall cypresses

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as in confusion

chiefly dialect a state of mental uncertainty she's been walking around in a maze ever since her husband walked out on her

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maze

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verb

ˈmāz

as in to puzzle

to throw into a state of mental uncertainty I'm completely mazed by the multitude of plans for health insurance

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Recent Examples of maze

Noun

James was responsible for eight of them, with too many instances of his dribble getting a little too loose or his grip too compromised in a maze of Rockets’ defenders. —

Dan Woike, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026 Italia, on the other hand, is a maze. —

Air Mail, 25 Apr. 2026 Been through its parking lot maze lately? —

Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026 Modern octopuses are known for their intelligence, too, with National Geographic explaining that the giant Pacific octopus has been able to solve mazes, open jars and mimic other octopuses. —

Adam England, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for maze

Recent Examples of Synonyms for maze

Noun

Indeed, the mine site stands on a patchwork of state, federal and private land, creating a regulatory labyrinth.

— Todd Richmond, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
In addition to the labyrinth of unclear messaging around the campaign, Republicans say the ballot language itself is confusing.

— Jahd Khalil, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026