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beam Antonyms

Opposite of beam

Because the opposite of beam shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To smile radiantly and happily.

Usage Example

"The proud parents beamed as their daughter received her university diploma."

Strongest
frown
scowl
glower
Strong
pout
grimace
glare
sulk

• verb (Context 2)

To shine brightly or emit light and warmth.

Usage Example

"The morning sun beamed down on the tranquil meadow."

Strong
dim
darken
fade

• verb (Context 3)

To transmit a radio, television, or digital signal in a specified direction.

Usage Example

"The live concert was beamed via satellite to millions of viewers around the globe."

Strongest
receive

• noun (Context 4)

A radiant, joyful smile.

Usage Example

"A broad frown of satisfaction spread across her face when she heard the good news."

Strongest
frown
scowl
Strong
grimace
pout
glare

Similar words to beam

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

ray
grin
shine
transmit
shaft
girder
smile
broadcast
See all synonyms of beam

• Nearby Words

beaked
beaklike
beaky
beam
beaming
beamingly
beamlike

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