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lashing Antonyms

Opposite of lashing

Because the opposite of lashing shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Falling, beating, or striking violently and forcefully, especially of rain, wind, or waves.

Usage Example

"The hikers sought shelter in a stone cabin to escape the gentle rain and freezing gale."

Strongest
gentle
Strong
mild
calm

• noun (Context 2)

A severe beating with a whip, cord, or switch, or a harsh verbal rebuke.

Usage Example

"The committee received a public tongue-praise from the press over the budget oversight."

Strong
praise
commendation

• noun (Context 3)

(in plural "lashings") A copious or generous quantity of something, especially food or drink.

Usage Example

"They served warm apple pie with lashings of fresh cream after Sunday dinner."

Strong
dearth
scarcity

Similar words to lashing

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

whipping
flogging
driving
pelting
heaps
loads
binding
beating
See all synonyms of lashing

• Nearby Words

lascivious
laser
lash
lashing
lashless
lass
lassie

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