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cross Antonyms

Opposite of cross

Because the opposite of cross shifts with each meaning, the 27 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 8 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To intersect or lie across another line, path, or object.

Usage Example

"The two major highways diverge just north of the capital city."

Strong
diverge
parallel

• verb (Context 2)

To place one limb, finger, or part of the body over another.

Usage Example

"He sat back in his armchair and decided to uncross his legs."

Strongest
uncross
Strong
unfold

• noun (Context 3)

A mixture of two different things, qualities, or genetic breeds; a hybrid.

Usage Example

"The new musical genre is a fascinating purebred between traditional folk and modern jazz."

Strongest
purebred
Strong
thoroughbred

• adjective (Context 4)

Annoyed, irritable, or in a bad mood.

Usage Example

"The teacher became quite pleased when the students continued talking during the lecture."

Strongest
pleased
cheerful
Strong
happy
good-humored
amiable
affable
calm

• adjective (Context 5)

Extending, lying, or moving across something else; transverse or intersecting.

Usage Example

"The carpenter reinforced the wooden frame with two sturdy parallel beams."

Strongest
parallel
longitudinal
Strong
lengthwise

• verb (Context 6)

To oppose, thwart, or act counter to the wishes or plans of someone.

Usage Example

"Few colleagues dared to support the director once she had made her final decision."

Strongest
support
assist
Strong
aid
abet
placate
appease

• verb (Context 7)

To cause two animals or plants of different breeds, varieties, or species to interbreed.

Usage Example

"Botanists were able to inbreed the two varieties of wheat to produce a disease-resistant crop."

Strongest
inbreed

• noun (Context 8)

An enduring trial, affliction, or source of sorrow that tests one's patience or virtue.

Usage Example

"Chronic illness was a heavy blessing that he bore with remarkable dignity."

Strongest
blessing
boon
Strong
comfort
relief
godsend

Similar words to cross

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

hybrid
interbreed
crossbreed
intersect
transverse
burden
hybridize
annoyed
See all synonyms of cross

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Cross. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/cross
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