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CROSSING Antonyms

There are 7 antonyms of the word crossing. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For CROSSING

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halting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• disabled in the feet or legs

• fragmentary or halting from emotional strain

lingering
adjectiveadj
noun

• the act of tarrying

remaining
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective satellite

• not used up

detaining
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
verb

• deprive of freedom; take into confinement

• stop or halt

• cause to be slowed down or delayed

pausing
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

• temporary inactivity

verb

• interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

• cease an action temporarily

staying
verb, adverb, adjectivev, adv, adj
noun

• continuing or remaining in a place or state

• the state of inactivity following an interruption

• a judicial order forbidding some action until an event occurs or the order is lifted

• a thin strip of metal or bone that is used to stiffen a garment (e.g. a corset)

• (nautical) brace consisting of a heavy rope or wire cable used as a support for a mast or spar

verb

• stay the same; remain in a certain state

• stay put (in a certain place)

• dwell

• continue in a place, position, or situation

• remain behind

• stop or halt

• stay behind

• hang on during a trial of endurance

• stop a judicial process

• fasten with stays

• overcome or allay

uncross
verbv
verb

• change from a crossed to an uncrossed position

Alternatives for HALTING

Alternatives for LINGERING

Alternatives for REMAINING

Alternatives for DETAINING

Alternatives for PAUSING

Alternatives for STAYING

Alternatives for UNCROSS

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