Synonyms of close call
6 similar words
Another word for close call is close shave. Other synonyms of close call are close thing, narrow escape, narrow squeak, near shave and near thing.
Synonyms and similar words for close call
nounA situation in which an injury or other undesirable outcome is narrowly avoided.
- close shaveA shave that is very short or near the skin.
- close thingSynonym of close call.
- narrow escapeA situation in which some danger or unfortunate circumstance is only just avoided.
- narrow squeakA narrow escape; a close shave.
- near shaveSynonym of close shave.
- near thingA close call, a close shave, a close thing.
Meaning of close call
- noun A situation in which an injury or other undesirable outcome is narrowly avoided.
Questions about synonyms of close call
- What is another word for close call?
- Close call has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as close shave, close thing, narrow escape, narrow squeak, near shave and near thing.
- What does close call mean?
- Close call means a situation in which an injury or other undesirable outcome is narrowly avoided.
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