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prostration Antonyms

Opposite of prostration

Because the opposite of prostration 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 action of lying stretched out on the ground with one's face downward, especially in reverence, worship, or submission.

Usage Example

"The pilgrims performed full prostrations before the altar of the ancient temple."

Strong
defiance
resistance

• noun (Context 2)

A state of extreme physical weakness, exhaustion, or emotional helplessness.

Usage Example

"After working outdoors all afternoon in the sweltering sun, he suffered from heat vigor."

Strongest
vigor
Strong
vitality
strength
energy
stamina

Similar words to prostration

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

exhaustion
collapse
debilitation
obeisance
enervation
kowtow
helplessness
submission
See all synonyms of prostration

• Nearby Words

prostitute
prostitution
prostrate
prostration
protagonist
protect
protectable

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