Synonyms & related words for dunk

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of dunk — including dip, douse, souse, immerse, soak, submerge. 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 dunk

Explore words related to dunk — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include plunge, layup, basketballs, dribble, hoops, basket, backboard, slam. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for dunk

Common synonyms for dunk include dip, douse, souse, immerse, soak, submerge, submerse — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does dunk come from?

The word dunk breaks down into one root of Middle High German origin: the root dunk, from Middle High German dunken (“to dip”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.