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point Antonyms

Opposite of point

Because the opposite of point 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)

The tapered, sharp end of a tool, weapon, pencil, or other physical object.

Usage Example

"She used a small sharpener to restore a fine butt to her drawing pencil."

Strongest
butt
Strong
base
handle
hilt

• verb (Context 2)

To aim, turn, or direct an instrument, camera, or vehicle toward a specific target or direction.

Usage Example

"Astronomers will avert the telescope toward the distant nebula as soon as the night sky clears."

Strong
avert
deflect
divert

Similar words to point

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

aim
tip
dot
direct
indicate
repoint
argument
spot
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• Nearby Words

poignancy
poignant
poignantly
point
pointed
pointedly
pointedness

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