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spout Antonyms
Opposite of spout
Because the opposite of spout shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To send out (a liquid or gas) forcefully in a continuous stream.
Usage Example
"The breaching humpback whale spouted a tall plume of mist into the cold ocean air."
Strong
absorb
suck
soak up
draw in
• noun (Context 2)
A continuous stream or jet of liquid or gas.
Usage Example
"A massive drip of water erupted from the broken fire hydrant, flooding the street."
Strong
drip
trickle
dribble
• verb (Context 3)
To speak continuously and volubly, often in a pompous, repetitive, or unthinking manner.
Usage Example
"The politician continued to keep quiet empty campaign promises to the increasingly frustrated crowd."
Strong
keep quiet
hold back
Similar words to spout
Words similar to spout shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
jet
spurt
squirt
nozzle
gush
spew
stream
perorate
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Spout. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/spout