Deluge
Deluge noun - A great flow of water or of something that overwhelms.
Tidal wave and deluge are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tidal wave" instead a noun "Deluge".
Nearby Words: deluged, deluging
Tidal wave
Tidal wave noun - An unusual (and often destructive) rise of water along the seashore caused by a storm or a combination of wind and high tide.
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Synonyms for Tidal wave
Deluge and tidal wave are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Deluge" instead a noun phrase "Tidal wave".
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He expected a deluge of hate mail for that, but found he was on the receiving end of a tidal wave of compliments for writing the perfect ending to the comic.
Source: Insult Backfire - Stock Footage: The oft-used scene from the 1933 Italian movie Deluge — where New York City gets swamped by a tidal wave — makes one more appearance.
Source: Film / J-Men Forever
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