Synonyms of reef

reef

noun

as in danger

Related Words

• danger
• hazard
• peril
• burden
• load
• hardship
• barrier
• delay
• difficulty
• disadvantage
• drawback
• adversity
• brake
• stall
• stoppage
• curb
• embargo
• brick wall
• cumber
• blockade
• stone wall
• arrest
• restraint
• constraint
• interference
• blockage
• holdup
• obstruction
• obstacle
• impediment
• chain
• let
• hindrance
• inhibition
• handicap
• rub
• rein
• catch
• bit
• shackles
• stumbling block
• check
• deterrent
• hobble
• hitch
• hurdle
• block
• embarrassment
• trammel
• encumbrance
• snag
• bar
• stop
• cramp
• clog
• crimp
• drag
• manacle
• fetter
• holdback
• balk

Dissimilar Words

• stimulus
• incentive
• catalyst
• edge
• spur
• advantage
• impetus
• stimulant
• aid
• break
• assistance
• benefit
• help
• goad
• boost
• handmaiden

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reef

In recent years, researchers have documented silky sharks, grey reef sharks and Galápagos sharks rubbing against whale sharks in places like the Maldives, the Galápagos Islands and Revillagigedo itself. — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

This marine ecosystem is home to an array of sharks and rays, including white-tip reef sharks, black-tip reef sharks, tawny nurse sharks, leopard sharks, and eagle rays. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 July 2026

Organisms attached to the reef will attract fish, which will support other wildlife up the food chain. — Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026

The casitas are immersed in the lush landscape and most guests come to spend time on the crystal blue waters here, whether diving with sharks in Coiba National Park on the huge reef or sport fishing for red snapper. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026