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glimpse Antonyms

Opposite of glimpse

Because the opposite of glimpse shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A momentary, partial, or fleeting view of someone or something.

Usage Example

"The hikers caught a brief stare of the snow-capped summit before the clouds rolled in."

Strong
stare
gaze
scrutiny

• verb (Context 2)

To see or perceive someone or something briefly, partially, or indistinctly.

Usage Example

"Through the train window, she glimpsed a small village nestled in the valley."

Strong
stare
gaze
scrutinize
overlook
miss

Similar words to glimpse

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

glance
spot
peek
preview
sight
espy
descry
peep
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• Nearby Words

glimmer
glimmering
glimmery
glimpse
glinty
glisten
glitchy

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