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Opposite of cup
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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."
Weak
flatten
• 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."
Weak
drop
release
Similar words to cup
Looking for synonyms? Words similar to cup vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:
trophy
teacup
cradle
mug
prize
award
curve
hold
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Cup. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/cup