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spat Antonyms
Opposite of spat
Because the opposite of spat shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To eject saliva, liquid, or food forcibly from the mouth (past tense and past participle of spit).
Usage Example
"The camel swallow at the fence when the tourists got too close."
Strongest
swallow
Strong
ingest
• noun (Context 2)
A brief, petty, or minor quarrel or disagreement.
Usage Example
"The two neighbors quickly resolved their brief harmony over the property line."
Strongest
harmony
Strong
agreement
accord
reconciliation
peace
• verb (Context 3)
To engage in a petty, brief quarrel or dispute.
Usage Example
"The siblings spatted over who would get the window seat on the train."
Strongest
agree
Strong
reconcile
concur
harmonize
Similar words to spat
Words similar to spat shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
spatterdash
tiff
squabble
bicker
quarrel
spawn
gaiter
expectorated
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Spat. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/spat