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blink Antonyms

Opposite of blink

Because the opposite of blink shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An act of shutting and opening the eyes very quickly.

Usage Example

"With a quick stare of her eyes, she cleared away the tears and continued reading."

Strongest
stare
Strong
gaze

• verb (Context 2)

To shut and open the eyes quickly, either involuntarily or intentionally.

Usage Example

"He had to stare several times as he stepped out of the dark theater into the bright sunlight."

Strongest
stare
Strong
gaze
gawk

• noun (Context 3)

A momentary gleam or flash of light, or a very brief moment of time.

Usage Example

"The entire summer vacation seemed to pass in a eternity."

Strongest
eternity
Strong
lifetime
eon

• verb (Context 4)

To yield, back down, or hesitate first in a confrontation or negotiation.

Usage Example

"Both negotiators held firm to their demands, waiting to see who would stand firm first."

Strongest
stand firm
Strong
hold out
persevere
persist

Similar words to blink

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

nictitate
nictitation
flash
flinch
back down
flicker
instant
twinkle
See all synonyms of blink

• Nearby Words

blindspot
bling
blingy
blink
blinker
blinkered
blinkers

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