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crest Antonyms

Opposite of crest

Because the opposite of crest shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The highest point or ridge of a hill, mountain, or wave; a figurative peak of success or intensity.

Usage Example

"The hikers paused at the trough of the hill to admire the sweeping valley below."

Strongest
trough
bottom
Strong
base
nadir
foot

• verb (Context 2)

To reach the top of a hill, wave, or mountain.

Usage Example

"As the cyclists crested the steep ridge, they were rewarded with a view of the coastline."

Strong
descend

• verb (Context 3)

To rise to a highest level or curling peak before subsiding (especially of a wave, floodwater, or trend).

Usage Example

"Forecasters expect the swollen river to subside by midnight before gradually receding."

Strong
subside
recede
ebb

Similar words to crest

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

peak
summit
emblem
tuft
ridge
plume
insignia
top
See all synonyms of crest

• Nearby Words

crepey
crescendo
crescent
crest
crested
crestfallen
cresting

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