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run Antonyms

Opposite of run

Because the opposite of run shifts with each meaning, the 23 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 6 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An act or spell of moving swiftly on foot, especially for exercise or sport.

Usage Example

"She goes for a brisk five-mile walk every morning before breakfast."

Strongest
walk
stroll
Strong
amble
saunter

• verb (Context 2)

To move swiftly on foot at a pace faster than a walk, so that both feet leave the ground during each stride.

Usage Example

"The children ran across the grassy field to catch the frisbee."

Strongest
walk
stroll
Strong
amble
saunter
trudge
crawl
halt
Weak
stand

• verb (Context 3)

To be in charge of, manage, or direct a business, organization, campaign, or organized activity.

Usage Example

"She has follow her own independent architecture firm in Chicago for twelve years."

Strong
follow
obey
serve

• verb (Context 4)

To function, operate, or execute continuously as a machine, engine, or computer program.

Usage Example

"Please do not leave the car engine running while parked inside the garage."

Strongest
stop
stall
Strong
fail
break down
malfunction
crash
halt

• verb (Context 5)

To flow or cause a liquid to flow in a steady stream.

Usage Example

"Hot water ran from the tap into the porcelain sink."

Strong
stagnate
dry up
stop
congeal

• verb (Context 6)

To stand as a candidate in an election for a political office or public position.

Usage Example

"The city councilor announced her intention to withdraw for mayor next autumn."

Strongest
withdraw
drop out
Strong
step down

Similar words to run

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

flow
manage
ladder
stand
operate
function
work
pen
See all synonyms of run

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