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fling Antonyms

Opposite of fling

Because the opposite of fling shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A short, casual romantic or sexual relationship.

Usage Example

"Their summer romance turned out to be just a brief marriage before they returned to different universities."

Strong
marriage
commitment

• verb (Context 2)

To throw, cast, or hurl something forcefully, carelessly, or recklessly.

Usage Example

"Exhausted from the long hike, she decided to catch her heavy backpack onto the porch chair."

Strong
catch
hold
Weak
retain

• noun (Context 3)

A brief period of unrestrained indulgence, enjoyment, or wild behavior.

Usage Example

"Before starting his demanding new career, he decided to have one last restraint traveling across Europe."

Strong
restraint
abstinence

• verb (Context 4)

To move or propel oneself or a part of one's body suddenly, impetuously, or violently.

Usage Example

"The delighted child ran across the room to withdraw his arms around his grandmother's neck."

Strong
withdraw
Weak
hesitate

• noun (Context 5)

An act of throwing, casting, or hurling something forcefully.

Usage Example

"With a quick catch of the fishing line, the angler cast the lure into the middle of the stream."

Strong
catch

Similar words to fling

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

hurl
dalliance
throw
toss
spree
cast
affair
chuck
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Fling. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/fling
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