Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

DOWNSTROKE Antonyms

There are 7 antonyms of the word downstroke. (opposite meanings)
Also try opposite words for..
downstrokes

Best Opposite Words For DOWNSTROKE

Expand?WordSave?Synonyms..UsageType
upstroke
nounn
noun

• a stroke normally made in an upward direction

ascend
verbv
verb

• travel up

• go back in order of genealogical succession

• become king or queen

• appear to be moving upward, as by means of tendrils

• go along towards (a river's) source

• slope upwards

• come up, of celestial bodies

• move to a better position in life or to a better job

climb
verbv
noun

• an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

• an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

• the act of climbing something

verb

• go upward with gradual or continuous progress

• move with effort, by grasping

• go up or advance

• slope upward

• improve one's social status

• increase in value or to a higher point

elevation
nounn
noun

• the event of something being raised upward

• the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

• angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)

• a raised or elevated geological formation

• distance of something above a reference point (such as sea level)

• (ballet) the height of a dancer's leap or jump

• drawing of an exterior of a structure

• the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something

rise
verbv
noun

• a growth in strength or number or importance

• the act of changing location in an upward direction

• an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

• a movement upward; rise above the ground

• the amount a salary is increased

• the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises

• a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground

• (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

• an increase in cost

• increase in price or value

verb

• move upward

• increase in value or to a higher point

• rise to one's feet

• rise up

• come to the surface

• come into existence; take on form or shape

• move to a better position in life or to a better job

• go up or advance

• become more extreme

• get up and out of bed

• rise in rank or status

• become heartened or elated

• exert oneself to meet a challenge

• take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance

• increase in volume

• come up, of celestial bodies

• return from the dead

soaring
adjectiveadj
noun

• the activity of flying a glider

adjective satellite

• ascending to a level markedly higher than the usual

• of imposing height; especially standing out above others

uplift
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)

• a brassiere that lifts and supports the breasts

verb

• fill with high spirits; fill with optimism

• lift up from the earth, as by geologic forces

• lift up or elevate

Alternatives for UPSTROKE

Alternatives for ASCEND

Alternatives for CLIMB

Alternatives for ELEVATION

Alternatives for RISE

Alternatives for SOARING

Alternatives for UPLIFT

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen