Synonyms of plunge

plunge 1 of 2

verb

ˈplənj 

1

as in to dive

to cast oneself head first into deep water

she took a deep breath and plunged from the side of the pool

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dive
• sound
• dip
• pitch
• submerge
• immerse
• plunk
• plump
• belly flop

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• surface

2

as in to dip

to go to a lower level especially abruptly

prices for those televisions have really plunged since they were first introduced

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dip
• fall
• tumble
• decline
• drop
• plummet
• sink
• dive
• descend
• skid
• decrease
• crash
• nose-dive
• lower
• retreat
• subside
• crater
• die (down)
• diminish
• moderate
• taper off
• dwindle
• wane
• abate
• ebb
• recede
• droop
• lessen
• let up
• de-escalate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rise
• lift
• ascend
• arise
• soar
• mount
• increase
• build
• grow
• spike
• expand
• accumulate
• intensify
• up
• enlarge
• swell
• pick up
• escalate
• wax
• snowball
• mushroom
• balloon
• burgeon

3

as in to fall

to lead or extend downward

a stairway plunging into darkness

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fall
• descend
• sink
• slope
• dip
• drop
• decline
• tilt
• lean
• tip
• angle
• incline
• heel
• list
• cant
• slant
• cock
• recline

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rise
• climb
• ascend
• arise
• mount
• plane
• upturn
• uprise
• straighten
• even
• flatten
• level
• upsweep
• smooth

plunge

2 of 2

noun

1

as in dive

an act or instance of diving

the Olympic diver took a well-executed plunge off the diving board

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dive
• dip
• tumble
• pitch
• drop
• descent
• slip
• immersion
• spill
• submersion
• fall
• stumble
• plump
• header
• swan dive
• jackknife
• belly flop

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• jump
• leap

2

as in drop

the act or process of going to a lower level or altitude

an overnight plunge in temperature sent the thermometer to below the freezing mark

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drop
• dip
• descent
• dive
• decline
• fall
• down
• nosedive
• sinking
• downfall
• downgrade
• plummeting
• comedown

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rise
• climb
• ascent
• soaring
• advance
• progress
• upturn
• upswing
• progression
• rising
• headway
• improvement
• betterment

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of plunge

Verb

The garment features a boxy construction and a plunging neckline. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026

ThredUp shares are down more than 60% over the same period, plunging after investors were disappointed with its revenue outlook announced last month. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Noun

Sauna and plunge events will keep colonizing the nightlife calendar. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026

Rudolph scored three touchdowns, and Hart put Wauconda on the board with a 1-yard plunge. — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026