MOVEMENT Antonyms
Definition of MOVEMENT
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 |