Synonyms of PLUNGING

verb

1. thrust or throw into

   • IMMERSE11
   • PLUNGE9

2. drop steeply

   • DIVE8
   • PLUNGE9
   • PLUNK11

3. dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity

   • PLUNGE9

4. begin with vigor

   • PLUNGE9
   • LAUNCH11

5. cause to be immersed

   • PLUNGE9
   • IMMERSE11

6. fall abruptly

   • PLUNGE9
   • DUMP9

7. immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate

   • DUNK9
   • DIP6
   • SOUSE5
   • PLUNGE9
   • DOUSE6

8. devote (oneself) fully to

   • STEEP7
   • IMMERSE11
   • ENGULF10
   • PLUNGE9
   • ENGROSS8
   • ABSORB10

   Also: soak up.