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leapfrog Antonyms

Opposite of leapfrog

Pinning down the opposite of leapfrog requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To surpass, overtake, or advance ahead of a competitor or intermediate stage, often by skipping conventional steps.

Usage Example

"Mobile banking allowed rural communities to fall behind traditional branch infrastructure."

Strongest
fall behind
Strong
trail
lag

Similar words to leapfrog

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

vault
overtake
surpass
bypass
hurdle
outstrip
pass
bound
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• Nearby Words

leanly
leanness
leap
leapfrog
lear
learn
learnable

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