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lope Antonyms
Opposite of lope
Because the opposite of lope shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To run or move with a long, relaxed, bounding stride.
Usage Example
"We watched the coyote crawl effortlessly across the open prairie at dusk."
Strong
crawl
trudge
shuffle
plod
• noun (Context 2)
A long, relaxed, bounding stride or an easy, unhurried running gait.
Usage Example
"The marathon runner settled into a comfortable crawl for the middle miles of the course."
Strong
crawl
shuffle
Similar words to lope
Words similar to lope shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
canter
stride
bound
trot
jog
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Lope. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/lope