Synonyms of sludge

Antonyms of sludge

Collocations of sludge

toxic sludge
Frequency: 80 %

The toxic sludge from the factory polluted the nearby river.

thick sludge
Frequency: 70 %

The thick sludge made it difficult for the hikers to move forward.

black sludge
Frequency: 60 %

The black sludge oozed out of the pipe and onto the ground.

oozing sludge
Frequency: 50 %

The oozing sludge seeped into the cracks of the pavement.

sticky sludge
Frequency: 45 %

The sticky sludge clung to the bottom of the boat.

Idiomatic Expressions for sludge

  • Phrase: sludge through
    Meaning: to work through something slowly and laboriously
    Usage: He had to sludge through the paperwork before he could leave for the day.