English Synonym Finder

gouge

Definitions

To scoop out or force out with or as if with a gouge.

To overcharge or swindle someone, typically by taking advantage of a situation.

A groove or hole made by gouging.

Examples

The sharp rock managed to gouge a deep scratch into the side of the car.

Unscrupulous vendors often try to gouge customers by raising prices during an emergency.

He used a chisel to gouge a groove into the piece of wood.

Synonyms

scoop excavate channel groove hollow cut notch

Antonyms

fill level smooth patch mend repair undercharge