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bomb Antonyms
Opposite of bomb
Because the opposite of bomb shifts with each meaning, the 17 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To fail disastrously at a task, performance, examination, or presentation.
Usage Example
"I didn't study the material at all, so I am almost certainly going to ace this chemistry exam."
Strongest
ace
pass
succeed
Strong
triumph
nail
• noun (Context 2)
A spectacular failure, particularly referring to a theatrical production, film, or commercial product.
Usage Example
"Despite its massive budget and star-studded cast, the action movie was a complete hit at the box office."
Strongest
hit
smash
blockbuster
success
Strong
triumph
winner
sensation
• verb (Context 3)
To move very quickly in a particular direction.
Usage Example
"We were bombing down the motorway trying to make it to the airport on time."
Strongest
crawl
creep
Strong
inch
dawdle
plod
trudge
Similar words to bomb
Words similar to bomb shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
bombard
flop
flunk
dud
shell
fail
zoom
barrel
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Bomb. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 7, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/bomb