Gouge

Synonyms of gouge

• cut
• carve
• chisel

Antonyms of gouge

• smooth
• fill
• repair

Collocations of gouge

gouge out

Frequency: 70 %

The thief tried to gouge out the gem from its setting.

gouge eyes

Frequency: 60 %

The villain threatened to gouge out the hero's eyes.

gouge prices

Frequency: 45 %

During the holiday season, some retailers tend to gouge prices on popular items.

gouge mark

Frequency: 35 %

There was a deep gouge mark on the wooden table.

gouge wound

Frequency: 25 %

The sharp rock left a deep gouge wound on his leg.

Idiomatic Expressions for gouge

• Phrase: price gouging
  Meaning: charging excessively high prices for goods or services, especially during times of high demand or scarcity
  Usage: This term is commonly used in discussions about unethical business practices or exploitation of consumers.