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heave Antonyms

Opposite of heave

Because the opposite of heave 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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• verb (Context 1)

To lift, haul, or throw something heavy with great effort or force.

Usage Example

"They had to drop the waterlogged timber onto the back of the truck."

Strong
drop
lower

• verb (Context 2)

To rise and fall rhythmically or convulsively (especially of the chest or the sea).

Usage Example

"His chest continued to subside as he caught his breath after the steep climb."

Strong
subside
settle

Similar words to heave

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

retch
haul
hoist
gag
swell
tug
upheaval
heft
See all synonyms of heave

• Nearby Words

heatproof
heatstroke
heatwave
heave
heaven
heavenly
heavens

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