Synonyms of bore
7 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for bore is eagre. Other synonyms of bore are artesian bore, artesian well, tidal bore, banality and snooze. The opposite of bore is thrillsville.
Synonyms and similar words for bore
nounA borehole sunk into an artesian basin to provide a source of water.
- artesian boreA bore-hole drilled in an artesian basin to produce an artificial artesian well.
- artesian well
nounA sudden and rapid flow of tide occurring in certain rivers and estuaries which rolls up as a wave.
- eagreA tidal bore.
- tidal boreA wave, in the form of a wall of water, formed by an incoming tide funnelling into an estuary.
Opposite of bore
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Meaning of bore
- verb To inspire boredom in somebody.
- verb To make a hole through something.
- verb To make a hole with, or as if with, a boring instrument; to cut a circular hole by the rotary motion of a tool.
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Questions about synonyms of bore
- What is another word for bore?
- Bore has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as eagre, artesian bore, artesian well, tidal bore, banality, snooze and snoozer.
- What is the opposite of bore?
- The opposite of bore is thrillsville.
- What does bore mean?
- Bore means to inspire boredom in somebody.
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