salvaging
The word “salvaging” has 3 syllables: sal-va-ging.
It's pronounced as /ˈsæl.və.dʒɪŋ/.
What is synonym and antonym for salvaging?
In the thesaurus, “salvaging” has 11 synonyms and 13 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for salvaging along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for salvaging
- reclaim
- recover
- recovering
- recovery
- redeem
- regain
- rescuing
- restore
- retrieve
- retrieving
- saving
Antonyms for salvaging
- abandon
- compromising
- endangering
- forfeit
- imperiling
- jeopardizing
- lose
- risking
- shipwreck
- venturing
- wreck
- wreckage
- wrecking
Meanings of salvaging
- verb
- (of property, people or situations at risk) to rescue.
- (of discarded goods) to put to use.
- To make new or restore for the use of being saved.
- noun
- The act by which something is salvaged.
Example Sentences
- The crew is diligently salvaging what they can from the wreckage of the sunken vessel.
- After the flood, residents are busy salvaging their belongings from the damaged homes.
- The environmentalist group is committed to salvaging the fragile ecosystem of the wetlands.
- Despite the setbacks, the team is focused on salvaging the project and meeting the deadline.
- His optimism and resourcefulness are crucial in salvaging the company's reputation after the scandal.
On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to salvaging, such as: abandon, compromising, endangering, forfeit, imperiling, jeopardizing, lose.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- restore
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- save
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