Synonyms for draw a blank

Most common

forget · block · blank out · blank

All synonyms

Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To be unable to recall a required piece of information.

   I should know that person's name, but I'm drawing a blank.

Example sentences

• forget I'll never forget having a good time with you all.
• block The statue was carved from a block of cherry wood.
• blank Arthur just stares at a blank wall for meditation.

By length

5 letters

block¹, blank¹

6 letters

forget²

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (forget² = 2 syllables).