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bat Antonyms

Opposite of bat

Because the opposite of bat shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To strike or attempt to strike a ball with a solid club or bat (especially in games like baseball or cricket).

Usage Example

"She batted third in the lineup and managed to hit a double into the outfield."

Strong
catch
field
pitch

• verb (Context 2)

To flutter or blink rapidly (especially referring to eyes or eyelashes), often to feign innocence or show surprise.

Usage Example

"The witness didn't even stare an eye when the prosecutor presented the surprising evidence."

Strong
stare

Similar words to bat

Words similar to bat shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

blink
flutter
hit
strike
chiropteran
wink
whack
smack
See all synonyms of bat

• Nearby Words

bastille
basting
bastion
bat
batch
bated
bath

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Bat. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/bat
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