Synonyms for verge

Noun

1. brink, threshold, verge, boundary, edge, bound

usage: a region marking a boundary

2. verge, brink, limit, bounds, boundary

usage: the limit beyond which something happens or changes; "on the verge of tears"; "on the brink of bankruptcy"

3. scepter, sceptre, verge, wand, staff

usage: a ceremonial or emblematic staff

4. verge, border

usage: a grass border along a road

Verb

1. verge, bound, border

usage: border on; come close to; "His behavior verges on the criminal"