Synonyms & related words for crisscross

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of crisscross — including cross, decussate, intersecting, crosswise, crosslet, across. 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 crisscross

Explore words related to crisscross — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include zigzagging, zigzags, recrossed, uncrossable, uncrossed, recrossing, zigzagged, bisecting. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for crisscross

Common synonyms for crisscross include cross, decussate, intersecting, crosswise, crosslet, across, athwart, cruciform — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does crisscross come from?

The word crisscross breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root -cross, from Latin crux (“cross”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.