verb๐ShareTo thrust into liquid, or into any penetrable substance; to immerse."to plunge the body into water"actionphysicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo cast, stab or throw into some thing, state, condition or action."to plunge a dagger into the breast; ย to plunge a nation into war"actionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo baptize by immersion."The priest plunges the baby into the water during the baptism ceremony. "religionritualChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo dive, leap or rush (into water or some liquid); to submerge oneself."he plunged into the river"actionnaturesportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo fall or rush headlong into some thing, action, state or condition."to plunge into debt; ย to plunge into controversy"actionconditioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo pitch or throw oneself headlong or violently forward, as a horse does."The startled horse plunges forward, nearly unseating the rider. "actionanimalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo bet heavily and recklessly; to risk large sums in gambling."He recklessly plunges all his savings into the stock market, hoping for a quick profit. "betbusinessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo entangle or embarrass (mostly used in past participle)."The unexpected question from her boss plunged her into confusion. "actionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo overwhelm, overpower."The sudden increase in work plunges him into stress. "actionoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading