Synonyms & related words for chasm

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of chasm — including crevasse, abyss, abysm, gap, rift, fissure. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to chasm

Explore words related to chasm — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include chasmic, lacunate, precipice, unbridgeable, lacunose, interstice, barranca, gappy. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for chasm

Common synonyms for chasm include crevasse, abyss, abysm, gap, rift, fissure, ravine, crevice — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does chasm come from?

The word chasm breaks down into one root of Greek origin: the root chasm-, from Greek chasma (“gaping hollow”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.