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bounce Antonyms

Opposite of bounce

Because the opposite of bounce shifts with each meaning, the 24 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 6 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A rebound of an object or person from a surface, or the capacity of a surface or object to spring back.

Usage Example

"The tennis player adjusted her swing to account for the high rigidity on the clay court."

Strong
rigidity
stiffness

• noun (Context 2)

Vibrant energy, liveliness, or springiness in movement, character, or appearance.

Usage Example

"After receiving the good news, he walked down the hallway with an unmistakable lethargy in his step."

Strongest
lethargy
listlessness
Strong
sluggishness
languor
lifelessness

• verb (Context 3)

To be returned by a bank as unpaid due to insufficient funds in the drawer's account, or to fail to reach an intended digital recipient (especially of a financial check or email).

Usage Example

"The landlord charged a penalty fee because the tenant's rent check bounced."

Strongest
clear
Strong
go through

• noun (Context 4)

A sudden, temporary increase or recovery in value, activity, or popularity, such as in financial markets or political polling.

Usage Example

"The candidate enjoyed a noticeable slump in approval ratings immediately following the convention."

Strongest
slump
Strong
drop
dip
downturn
plunge
decline

• verb (Context 5)

To eject someone forcibly from a venue or dismiss someone abruptly from a position (informal).

Usage Example

"Security guards quickly bounced the unruly patrons from the concert hall."

Strongest
admit
Strong
welcome
let in
retain

• verb (Context 6)

To leave or depart from a place quickly (slang).

Usage Example

"It is getting late, so we should probably stay before the traffic gets worse."

Strongest
stay
Strong
remain
stick around
linger
arrive

Similar words to bounce

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

rebound
eject
bump
throw out
kick out
bound
leave
liveliness
See all synonyms of bounce

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