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mouth Antonyms
Opposite of mouth
Because the opposite of mouth shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The place where a river or stream enters a sea, ocean, or lake.
Usage Example
"A busy port city grew at the source of the river where freshwater met the sea."
Strongest
source
headwaters
Strong
head
fountainhead
• noun (Context 2)
An opening or entrance to a hollow structure, such as a cave, tunnel, or bottle.
Usage Example
"They set up camp just outside the base of the limestone cave."
Strong
base
bottom
• verb (Context 3)
To form words with the lips without making any sound.
Usage Example
"From across the crowded room, she mouthed the answer so no one else could hear."
Strong
shout
voice
vocalize
Weak
aloud
Similar words to mouth
Words similar to mouth shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
oral cavity
opening
spout
entrance
parrot
lip-sync
aperture
outfall
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Mouth. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/mouth