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patter Antonyms

Opposite of patter

Because the opposite of patter 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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• noun (Context 1)

A quick succession of light tapping or patting sounds, such as raindrops falling or small feet running.

Usage Example

"We listened to the gentle silence of rain against the bedroom window."

Strong
silence
boom

• verb (Context 2)

To run or walk with quick, light, audible steps.

Usage Example

"The toddler pattered down the hallway in bare feet."

Strong
stomp
trudge
lumber
plod

Similar words to patter

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

pitter-patter
spiel
tapping
chatter
tap
lingo
jargon
argot
See all synonyms of patter

• Nearby Words

patronizingness
patronly
patsy
patter
pattern
patterned
patternless

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