Dunk and Dive

Dunk

Dunk verb - To sink or push (something) briefly into or as if into a liquid.
Usage example: dunking a doughnut in one's morning coffee
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Synonyms for Dunk

Dive and dunk are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dive" instead the word "Dunk" as a noun or a verb.

Dive

Dive verb - To cast oneself head first into deep water.

Dunk and dive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dunk" instead the word "Dive" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: dived, diver, diving
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