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shipwreck

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of shipwreck

the destruction or loss of a ship
  • The shipwreck of much of the Spanish Armada ended Spain's plans for invading England.
Synonyms of shipwreck

shipwrecking, wreck, wreckage, wrecking
Words Related to shipwreck

beaching, grounding, stranding

foundering, sinking

scuttling
Near Antonyms of shipwreck

recovery, salvage, salvaging

shipwreck

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of shipwreck

to cause irreparable damage to (a ship) by running aground or sinking
  • The yachtsman fell asleep at the wheel and shipwrecked his ketch on the rocks.
Synonyms of shipwreck

strand, wreck
Words Related to shipwreck

beach

founder

scuttle
Near Antonyms of shipwreck

recover, salvage

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