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cup Antonyms

Opposite of cup

Because the opposite of cup shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To form one's hands into the curved, concave shape of a bowl.

Usage Example

"He cupped his hands over his mouth to shout instructions over the loud machinery."

Strong
flatten
straighten

• verb (Context 2)

To place one's gracefully curved hand or hands gently around an object or person.

Usage Example

"She gently cupped the fragile butterfly in her palms before releasing it into the garden."

Strong
release
drop

Similar words to cup

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

trophy
cupful
cradle
mug
teacup
coffee cup
curve
chalice
See all synonyms of cup

• Nearby Words

cunning
cunningly
cunt
cup
cupcake
cuplike
cupping

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