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Opposite of pronation
Because the opposite of pronation shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The natural inward rolling motion of the foot and ankle as it strikes the ground and distributes impact during walking or running.
Usage Example
"The podiatrist recommended stability running shoes to help control her excessive foot supination."
Strongest
supination
underpronation
• noun (Context 2)
The inward rotational movement of the forearm and hand so that the palm faces downward or backward.
Usage Example
"A proper tennis serve requires rapid forearm supination just before the racket strikes the ball."
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supination
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Pronation. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/pronation