Synonyms of briar

Antonyms of briar

Collocations of briar

briar patch
Frequency: 80 %

The rabbit disappeared into the briar patch.

thorny briar
Frequency: 70 %

Be careful of the thorny briar bushes along the path.

wild briar
Frequency: 60 %

The wild briar vines grew unchecked in the abandoned garden.

dense briar
Frequency: 50 %

The dense briar thicket made it difficult to pass through the forest.

overgrown briar
Frequency: 45 %

The abandoned house was surrounded by an overgrown briar hedge.

Idiomatic Expressions for briar

  • Phrase: briar patch
    Meaning: a difficult situation or predicament that is hard to escape from
    Usage: After missing the deadline, he found himself in a briar patch of excuses and apologies.