TOWARD Antonyms

There are 11 antonyms of the word toward. (opposite meanings)

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Definition of TOWARD

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towardly towardness towardliness


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	apart				adverbadv
	adverb • separated or at a distance in place or position or time • not taken into account or excluded from consideration • away from another or others • placed or kept separate and distinct as for a purpose • one from the other • into parts or pieces adjective satellite • remote and separate physically or socially • having characteristics not shared by others
	away				adverbadv
	adjective • used of an opponent's ground adverb • from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) • from one's possession • out of the way (especially away from one's thoughts) • out of existence • at a distance in space or time • indicating continuing action; continuously or steadily • so as to be removed or gotten rid of • freely or at will • in or into a proper place (especially for storage or safekeeping) • in a different direction • in reserve; not for immediate use adjective satellite • not present; having left • (of a baseball pitch) on the far side of home plate from the batter
	backwards				adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
	adverb • at or to or toward the back or rear • in a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal
	departed				verb, adjectivev, adj
	noun • someone who is no longer alive adjective satellite • well in the past; former • dead
	distant				adjectiveadj
	adjective • separated in space or coming from or going to a distance • far apart in relevance or relationship or kinship adjective satellite • remote in manner • separate or apart in time • located far away spatially
	off				adverbadv
	adjective • not in operation or operational • (of events) no longer planned or scheduled adverb • from a particular thing or place or position (`forth' is obsolete) • at a distance in space or time • no longer on or in contact or attached adjective satellite • below a satisfactory level • in an unpalatable state • not performing or scheduled for duties verb • kill intentionally and with premeditation
	opposed				verb, adjectivev, adj
	adjective • being in opposition or having an opponent
	opposing				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • characterized by active hostility
	reverse				verb, nounv, n
	adjective • of the transmission gear causing backward movement in a motor vehicle noun • a relation of direct opposition • the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed • an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating • the side of a coin or medal that does not bear the principal design • (American football) a running play in which a back running in one direction hands the ball to a back running in the opposite direction • turning in the opposite direction adjective satellite • directed or moving toward the rear • reversed (turned backward) in order or nature or effect verb • change to the contrary • turn inside out or upside down • rule against • cancel officially • reverse the position, order, relation, or condition of
	separate				verbv
	adjective • independent; not united or joint noun • a separately printed article that originally appeared in a larger publication • a garment that can be purchased separately and worn in combinations with other garments adjective satellite • standing apart; not attached to or supported by anything • separated according to race, sex, class, or religion • have the connection undone; having become separate verb • act as a barrier between; stand between • force, take, or pull apart • mark as different • separate into parts or portions • divide into components or constituents • arrange or order by classes or categories • make a division or separation • discontinue an association or relation; go different ways • go one's own way; move apart • become separated into pieces or fragments • treat differently on the basis of sex or race • move or break apart • divide into two or more branches so as to form a fork
	froward				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition