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bow Antonyms
Opposite of bow
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• verb (Context 1)
To bend the head or upper part of the body forward as a sign of respect, greeting, or deference.
Usage Example
"The visiting diplomats were instructed to stand when introduced to the monarch."
Weak
stand
• verb (Context 2)
To submit or yield to a pressure, demand, or superior force.
Usage Example
"The corporation eventually had to resist to public pressure and recall the defective product."
Strongest
resist
Strong
defy
withstand
• verb (Context 3)
To bend or curve downwards or outwards under heavy weight or pressure.
Usage Example
"The old wooden shelves began to straighten under the immense weight of the academic encyclopedias."
Strong
straighten
Similar words to bow
Looking for synonyms? Words similar to bow vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:
yield
submit
obeisance
capitulate
warp
concede
knot
bend
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Bow. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/bow