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COUNTERCLOCKWISE Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word counterclockwise. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word counterclockwise. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for COUNTERCLOCKWISE

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anticlockwise
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• in the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock

adverb

• in a direction opposite to the direction in which the hands of a clock move

backward
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• directed or facing toward the back or rear

• (used of temperament or behavior) marked by a retiring nature

adverb

• at or to or toward the back or rear

• in a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal

• in or to or toward a past time

adjective satellite

• retarded in intellectual development

• having made less than normal progress

contrary
adjectiveadj
noun

• a relation of direct opposition

• exact opposition

• a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false

adjective satellite

• very opposed in nature or character or purpose

• of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false

• resistant to guidance or discipline

• in an opposing direction

reversed
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• turned inside out and resewn

• turned about in order or relation

leftwards
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• Leftward; towards the left.

widdershins
verb, adverbv, adv
adverb

• The wrong way.

• Anticlockwise, counter-clockwise.

contraclockwise
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• in the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock

Best Hypernyms For COUNTERCLOCKWISE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for counterclockwise, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
direction motion movement rotation turn

Alternatives for ANTICLOCKWISE

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