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flight Antonyms
Opposite of flight
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• noun (Context 1)
The action or process of moving through the air, especially using wings.
Usage Example
"We spent hours watching the graceful landing of the eagles above the canyon."
Strong
landing
Weak
grounding
• noun (Context 2)
The act of fleeing or running away from danger, an enemy, or a difficult situation.
Usage Example
"The rebel army was forced into a hasty return after the enemy breached their defenses."
Strongest
return
Strong
confrontation
stand
Similar words to flight
Looking for synonyms? Words similar to flight vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:
fledge
escape
flying
feather
retreat
loft
getaway
journey
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Flight. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/flight