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MOVEMENT Antonyms

There are 12 antonyms of the word movement. (opposite meanings)
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Best Opposite Words For MOVEMENT

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cessation
nounn
noun

• a stopping

fixity
nounn
noun

• the quality of being fixed in place as by some firm attachment

• the quality of being incapable of mutation

halt
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the state of inactivity following an interruption

• the event of something ending

• an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement

adjective satellite

• disabled in the feet or legs

verb

• cause to come to an abrupt stop

• come to a halt, stop moving

• stop from happening or developing

• stop the flow of a liquid

immobility
nounn
noun

• remaining in place

• the quality of not moving

inaction
nounn
noun

• the state of being inactive

inertia
nounn
noun

• a disposition to remain inactive or inert

• (physics) the tendency of a body to maintain its state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force

rest
verb, nounv, n
noun

• something left after other parts have been taken away

• freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility)

• a pause for relaxation

• a state of inaction

• euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb)

• a support on which things can be put

• a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration

verb

• not move; be in a resting position

• take a short break from one's activities in order to relax

• give a rest to

• have a place in relation to something else

• be at rest

• stay the same; remain in a certain state

• be inherent or innate in

• put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying

• sit, as on a branch

• rest on or as if on a pillow

• be inactive, refrain from acting

stagnation
nounn
noun

• a state of inactivity (in business or art etc)

• inactivity of liquids; being stagnant; standing still; without current or circulation

static
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• concerned with or producing or caused by static electricity

noun

• a crackling or hissing noise caused by electrical interference

• angry criticism

adjective satellite

• not in physical motion

• showing little if any change

still
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• used of pictures; of a single or static photograph not presented so as to create the illusion of motion; or representing objects not capable of motion

• not sparkling

noun

• a static photograph (especially one taken from a movie and used for advertising purposes)

• (poetic) tranquil silence

• an apparatus used for the distillation of liquids; consists of a vessel in which a substance is vaporized by heat and a condenser where the vapor is condensed

• a plant and works where alcoholic drinks are made by distillation

adverb

• with reference to action or condition; without change, interruption, or cessation

• despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

• to a greater degree or extent; used with comparisons

• without moving or making a sound

adjective satellite

• not in physical motion

• marked by absence of sound

• (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves

• free from noticeable current

verb

• make calm or still

• cause to be quiet or not talk

• lessen the intensity of or calm

• make motionless

stoppage
nounn
noun

• the state of inactivity following an interruption

• an obstruction in a pipe or tube

• the act of stopping something

stasis
nounn
noun

• an abnormal state in which the normal flow of a liquid (such as blood) is slowed or stopped

• inactivity resulting from a static balance between opposing forces

Alternatives for CESSATION

Alternatives for FIXITY

Alternatives for HALT

Alternatives for IMMOBILITY

Alternatives for INACTION

Alternatives for INERTIA

Alternatives for REST

Alternatives for STAGNATION

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