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ripple Antonyms

Opposite of ripple

Because the opposite of ripple 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 gentle, rising and falling sound or a spreading feeling or effect that passes gradually through a group or system.

Usage Example

"A roar of applause spread through the auditorium as the keynote speaker stepped onto the stage."

Strong
roar
uproar

• verb (Context 2)

To form or flow with small, gentle waves on the surface, or to cause a liquid or flexible material to move in undulating folds.

Usage Example

"A warm summer breeze rippled the tall grass across the open meadow."

Strong
still
smooth

Similar words to ripple

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

wavelet
undulate
swirl
undulation
murmur
spread
purl
reverberate
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• Nearby Words

ripped
ripper
ripping
ripple
ripply
rise
rising

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