quicksand

The word “quicksand” has 2 syllables: quick-sand

It's pronounced as /ˈkwɪkˌsænd/

What is synonym and antonym for quicksand?

In the thesaurus, “quicksand” has 82 synonyms and 16 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for quicksand along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for quicksand

allurement
ambuscade
ambush
artifice
bait
bog
booby trap
catch
cobweb
come-on
conspiracy
danger
deadfall
deception
decoy
device
difficulty
dirt
downfall
dragnet
drawback
entanglement
enticement
entrapment
feint
fen
gambit
glop
goo
gunk
hook
intrigue
inveiglement
knot
labyrinth
lasso
lure
machination
maneuver
marsh
marshland
maze
mesh
mire
morass
moss
mousetrap
mud
net
noose
ooze
peril
pit
pitfall
plot
ploy
prank
quag
quagmire
risk
ruse
seducement
setup
slime
slough
snag
snare
snarl
spiderweb
stratagem
subterfuge
swamp
swindle
tangle
tanglement
temptation
toil
trap
trick
web
wile
wire

Antonyms for quicksand

advantage
blessing
frankness
freedom
good luck
honesty
honor
liberation
openness
repulsion
safety
security
solution
success
truth
truthfulness

Meanings of quicksand

noun
1. Wet sand that things readily sink in, often found near rivers or coasts.
2. Anything that pulls one down or buries one metaphorically.

Example Sentences

The hiker found himself trapped in quicksand while exploring the marshy area.
It's important to be cautious when walking near areas where quicksand might be present.
The old tales warned travelers about the dangers of quicksand lurking in the desert.
The rescue team had to carefully extract the stranded camper from the quicksand.
The sign warned hikers of the risk of sinking in the quicksand if they ventured off the trail.

On this page you'll find 98 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quicksand, such as: advantage, allurement, ambuscade, ambush, artifice, bait, blessing.

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