Lunge Synonyms and Antonyms

lŭnj
To move or thrust at, under, or into the midst of with sudden force
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. dive
  2. plunge
  3. thrust
  4. allonge
  5. attack
  6. barge
  7. burst
  8. charge
  9. hurl
  10. jump
  11. leap
  12. longe
  13. lurch
  14. wade in
  15. pounce
  16. hurtle
  17. rush
  18. stab
  19. surge
Antonyms:
  1. retreat
A leap up or across
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. jab
To move or advance against strong resistance
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. surge
  2. drive
  3. lurch
  4. forge
  5. bound
  6. plunge
Pounce
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. straight thrust
  2. lurch
  3. passado
Antonyms:
  1. retreat

Words Related to Lunge

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Lunge Sentence Examples

  • She made a lunge and grabbed the broom, wielding the handle like a club.

  • Furious at the loss, the fox made a snarling lunge at Carmen.

  • Just about to make the lunge, the bolt fell out.

  • Michael Brown was extremely fortunate to escape with only a yellow card for a horrible two-footed lunge on Giggs.

  • Try performing a lunge with a curl, or lateral raise.

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