SHIPWRECKING Synonyms: 14 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

as in wrecking

the destruction or loss of a ship the shipwrecking of the Titanic by an iceberg ranks as one of the greatest disasters in the annals of the sea

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shipwrecking

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verb

present participle of shipwreck

as in scuttling

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

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Noun

At least, there was a lot less wrecking.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
The Ravens haven’t really had that game-wrecking pass rusher since Terrell Suggs was in his prime.

— The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026

Definition of wrecking

Noun

Many of these wrecks have been undiscovered for decades, with commercial access only being granted recently.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
While Linton has not been diagnosed with an underlying seizure disorder, such as epilepsy, defense attorney Jovan Blacknell said Linton suffered intermittent seizures during her life, including at the time of the wreck.

— James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of wreck

Noun

Thirteen people were sentenced to prison terms of up to 10 years on Wednesday in connection with the sinking of a boat in the English Channel nearly five years ago, in one of the biggest tragedies of migrants making the dangerous crossing.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
South Gate’s rain-sodden float depicted a floral Titanic sinking alongside the killer iceberg.

— Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of sinking

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Meanwhile, an investigation into seven military personnel who have been indicted for failing to assist the shipwreck survivors is still underway.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
Last September, a dive team identified a shipwreck off the coast of Nantucket as a World War I-era fishing boat that sank nearly 100 years ago with more than 20 men aboard.

— CBS News, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

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