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skitter Antonyms

Opposite of skitter

Pinning down the opposite of skitter requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To move lightly, quickly, and often erratically across a surface, barely touching it.

Usage Example

"Startled by the sudden light, several small crabs skittered across the wet sand into the surf."

Strongest
plod
trudge
Strong
lumber
crawl
creep

Similar words to skitter

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

scurry
scuttle
scamper
flit
patter
skim
dart
skip
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• Nearby Words

skirmish
skirmisher
skirt
skitter
skittery
skittish
skittishly

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