Synonyms for flounder

Synonyms for (noun) flounder

Synonyms: flounder

Definition: any of various European and non-European marine flatfish

Similar words: flatfish

Definition: any of several families of fishes having flattened bodies that swim along the sea floor on one side of the body with both eyes on the upper side


Synonyms: flounder

Definition: flesh of any of various American and European flatfish

Similar words: flatfish

Definition: sweet lean whitish flesh of any of numerous thin-bodied fish; usually served as thin fillets


Synonyms for (verb) flounder

Synonyms: stagger, flounder

Definition: walk with great difficulty

Usage: He staggered along in the heavy snow

Similar words: walk

Definition: use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

Usage: Walk, don't run!; We walked instead of driving; She walks with a slight limp; The patient cannot walk yet; Walk over to the cabinet


Synonyms: flounder

Definition: behave awkwardly; have difficulties

Usage: She is floundering in college

Similar words: fight, struggle

Definition: make a strenuous or labored effort

Usage: She struggled for years to survive without welfare; He fought for breath


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