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rising Antonyms

Opposite of rising

Because the opposite of rising shifts with each meaning, the 22 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Moving upward; increasing in height, level, amount, or intensity.

Usage Example

"Coastal communities are preparing new infrastructure to cope with falling sea levels."

Strongest
falling
decreasing
dropping
sinking
declining
Strong
subsiding
receding
plummeting

• adjective (Context 2)

Advancing in rank, influence, or prominence; newly emerging and showing great promise.

Usage Example

"The gallery showcase featured paintings by several declining artists from the region."

Strongest
declining
fading
Strong
waning
failing
has-been

• noun (Context 3)

The act or process of moving upward, getting up from bed, or increasing in level or degree.

Usage Example

"They walked up to the ridge at dawn to watch the setting of the sun over the valley."

Strongest
setting
descent
falling
sinking
Strong
drop

• noun (Context 4)

An armed protest, insurrection, or rebellion against an established government or authority.

Usage Example

"The historical museum features an exhibit documenting the peasant submission of the fourteenth century."

Strongest
submission
Strong
obedience
compliance
allegiance

• adjective (Context 5)

About to enter a specified higher school grade or academic year in the upcoming fall.

Usage Example

"The summer science camp is open to all graduating ninth-graders in the school district."

Strong
graduating
departing
outgoing

Similar words to rising

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

uprising
up-and-coming
rebellion
revolt
increasing
insurrection
ascending
ascent
See all synonyms of rising

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