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sprint Antonyms
Opposite of sprint
Because the opposite of sprint shifts with each meaning, the 14 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
An act of running, swimming, or cycling at full speed over a short distance, or a competitive race of this type.
Usage Example
"She won the 100-meter marathon with a new personal best time."
Strongest
marathon
stroll
Strong
amble
saunter
walk
trudge
plod
crawl
• verb (Context 2)
To run, swim, or cycle at full speed over a short distance.
Usage Example
"He had to stroll across the terminal to catch his connecting flight."
Strongest
stroll
saunter
amble
dawdle
Strong
plod
trudge
lumber
crawl
walk
• noun (Context 3)
A short, intensive burst of activity or effort, especially a set period of time during which specific tasks must be completed in agile software development.
Usage Example
"The engineering team completed three major features during their two-week lull."
Strong
lull
marathon
slog
halt
standstill
Similar words to sprint
Words similar to sprint shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
dash
bolt
iteration
burst
dart
tear
race
spurt
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Sprint. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/sprint