Synonyms of resorted (to)

resorted (to)

verb

past tense of resort (to)

1

as in turned (to)

to use or seek out as a source of aid, relief, or advantage

unable to achieve their ends politically, some of the opposition groups have begun to resort to violence

Synonyms & Similar Words

• turned (to)
• went (to)
• consulted
• referred (to)
• used
• fell back on
• utilized
• relied (on)
• depended (on)
• employed

2

as in haunted

to go to or spend time in often

resorted to the library whenever he felt the need for a little peace and quiet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• haunted
• frequented
• visited
• hung (at)
• affected
• stopped (by or in)
• ran (in)
• habituated
• stopped (over)
• called (on or upon)
• stayed (at)
• invaded
• camped (out in)
• dropped in
• popped (in)
• attended
• dropped by
• patronized
• infested
• swarmed
• took in
• sojourned (at)
• tarried (in)
• overran

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avoided
• shunned
• shook
• escaped
• evaded
• ducked
• eluded
• dodged
• eschewed