verbπShareTo thrust into liquid, or into any penetrable substance; to immerse."to plunge the body into water"actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cast, stab or throw into some thing, state, condition or action."to plunge a dagger into the breast; Β to plunge a nation into war"actionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo baptize by immersion."The priest was plunging the baby into the water during the baptism ceremony. "religionritualChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo dive, leap or rush (into water or some liquid); to submerge oneself."he plunged into the river"actionsportnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fall or rush headlong into some thing, action, state or condition."to plunge into debt; Β to plunge into controversy"actionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo pitch or throw oneself headlong or violently forward, as a horse does."The tired horse, startled by the loud noise, suddenly started plunging forward, nearly throwing its rider off. "actionanimalsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bet heavily and recklessly; to risk large sums in gambling."He was plunging all his savings into the lottery, hoping to win big. "betfinancebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo entangle or embarrass (mostly used in past participle)."Sarah was plunging her hands into the bag of chips, searching for the biggest one. "actionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo overwhelm, overpower."The unexpected news of the school closure plunged the students into confusion. "actionemotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn occurrence of putting or sinking under water or other fluid."The sudden plunging of the car into the river caused widespread panic. "natureactioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA headlong violent motion like that of a horse trying to throw its rider."The startled horse's plunging threw the inexperienced rider to the ground. "actionsportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareThat descends steeply."The plunging cliff made her nervous. "naturegeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareAimed from higher ground, as fire upon an enemy."The sniper delivered plunging fire onto the advancing soldiers, hitting them from his elevated position on the rooftop. "militarywarpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
