Resorted

verb

verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of resort form-of, participle, past

    "Once cornered, the bank robbers resorted to using their guns."

Synonyms

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hauntrecourseabiding placeabiding-placeabilityaction

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"Sven was so verbose that his friends resorted to calling him a chatterbox."

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