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gallop Antonyms

Opposite of gallop

Because the opposite of gallop shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The fastest natural gait of a horse or other quadruped, consisting of a four-beat stride during which all four feet are briefly off the ground at the same time.

Usage Example

"The rider urged the mare from a steady trot into a full walk across the open meadow."

Strongest
walk
Strong
amble
saunter
stroll

• verb (Context 2)

To run at the fastest four-beat gait (of a horse or other four-legged animal), or to ride a horse at this speed.

Usage Example

"Wild mustangs galloped freely across the dusty plains as the sun began to set."

Strongest
walk
Strong
amble
plod
trudge
saunter

• noun (Context 3)

A ride on a horse moving at a fast, four-beat gait, or any rapid, hurried pace or progression.

Usage Example

"Every Saturday morning, she enjoys a brisk crawl along the coastal trail before breakfast."

Strong
crawl
snail's pace

• verb (Context 4)

To proceed, progress, or move forward at a very rapid, hurried, or uncontrolled pace.

Usage Example

"The speaker galloped through the remaining slides so the conference would finish on schedule."

Strongest
crawl
Strong
creep
dawdle
linger

• verb (Context 5)

To cause a horse to run at a gallop.

Usage Example

"The jockey galloped the thoroughbred around the practice track to warm up before the race."

Strong
rein in
walk

Similar words to gallop

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

rush
hurry
dash
race
run
canter
sprint
tear
See all synonyms of gallop

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