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Synonyms of cave-in

7 similar words

Another word for cave-in is rockfall. Other synonyms of cave-in are breakage, collapse, blockage, acquiescence and consent.

Synonyms and similar words for cave-in

nounThe act of something collapsing or caving in.

nounThe location where something has caved in.

nounThe act of relenting.

Meaning of cave-in

  1. noun The act of something collapsing or caving in.
  2. noun The location where something has caved in.
  3. noun The act of relenting.

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Questions about synonyms of cave-in

What is another word for cave-in?
Cave-in has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as rockfall, breakage, collapse, blockage, acquiescence, consent and sellout.
What does cave-in mean?
Cave-in means the act of something collapsing or caving in.

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