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HUNKERS Antonyms

There are 9 antonyms of the word hunkers. (opposite meanings)
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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

elevate
verbv
verb

• give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

• raise from a lower to a higher position

• raise in rank or condition

mount
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a lightweight horse kept for riding only

• the act of climbing something

• a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

• a mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place

• something forming a back that is added for strengthening

verb

• attach to a support

• go up or advance

• fix onto a backing, setting, or support

• put up or launch

• get up on the back of

• go upward with gradual or continuous progress

• prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance

• copulate with

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

soar
verbv
noun

• the act of rising upward into the air

verb

• rise rapidly

• fly by means of a hang glider

• fly upwards or high in the sky

• go or move upward

• fly a plane without an engine

stand
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a support or foundation

• the position where a thing or person stands

• a growth of similar plants (usually trees) in a particular area

• a small table for holding articles of various kinds

• a support for displaying ot holding various articles

• an interruption of normal activity

• a mental position from which things are viewed

• a booth where articles are displayed for sale

• a stop made by a touring musical or theatrical group to give a performance

• tiered seats consisting of a structure (often made of wood) where people can sit to watch an event (game or parade)

• a platform where a (brass) band can play in the open air

• a defensive effort

verb

• be standing; be upright

• be in some specified state or condition

• occupy a place or location, also metaphorically

• hold one's ground; maintain a position; be steadfast or upright

• put up with something or somebody unpleasant

• have or maintain a position or stand on an issue

• remain inactive or immobile

• be in effect; be or remain in force

• be tall; have a height of; copula

• put into an upright position

• withstand the force of something

• be available for stud services

straighten
verbv
verb

• straighten up or out; make straight

• make straight

• get up from a sitting or slouching position

• put (things or places) in order

• straighten by unrolling

• make straight or straighter

tower
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

• a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships

• anything that approximates the shape of a column or tower

verb

• appear very large or occupy a commanding position

get up
verbv
verb

• rise to one's feet

• get up and out of bed

• raise from a lower to a higher position

• cause to rise

• develop

• put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive

• arrange by systematic planning and united effort

• study intensively, as before an exam

Alternatives for ASCEND

Alternatives for ELEVATE

Alternatives for MOUNT

Alternatives for RISE

Alternatives for SOAR

Alternatives for STAND

Alternatives for STRAIGHTEN

Alternatives for TOWER

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