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dorsiflex Antonyms

Opposite of dorsiflex

Pinning down the opposite of dorsiflex requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To bend or flex a joint, particularly the ankle or wrist, so that the body part moves toward its upper or back surface.

Usage Example

"The physical therapist instructed the patient to plantarflex their ankle in order to stretch the tightened calf muscles."

Strongest
plantarflex

Similar words to dorsiflex

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

flex
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• Nearby Words

dormancy
dormant
dorsal
dorsiflex
dosser
dot
dotcom

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