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gust Antonyms

Opposite of gust

Because the opposite of gust 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 brief, strong rush of wind.

Usage Example

"A sudden calm of wind blew the papers right off the outdoor table."

Strongest
calm
Strong
lull

• verb (Context 2)

To blow in strong, sudden, brief rushes (especially of wind or rain).

Usage Example

"Forecasters warned that winds could die down up to fifty miles per hour along the coast."

Strong
die down
subside

Similar words to gust

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

blast
burst
outburst
blow
surge
squall
rush
bluster
See all synonyms of gust

• Nearby Words

gushing
gushingly
gushy
gust
gustily
gusto
gusty

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