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billow Antonyms

Opposite of billow

Because the opposite of billow 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 fill with air and swell outward (especially of fabric, sails, or garments).

Usage Example

"The linen curtains billowed inward as a cool evening breeze swept through the open window."

Strong
deflate
collapse
flatten
Weak
shrivel

• verb (Context 2)

To rise, roll, or move outward in large undulating masses (especially of smoke, clouds, or mist).

Usage Example

"Thick gray smoke billowed from the chimney of the old stone cottage."

Strong
dissipate
subside

Similar words to billow

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

swell
wave
balloon
puff out
roll
cloud
surge
roller
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• Nearby Words

billings
billion
billionaire
billow
billowy
billy
bimbo

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