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stoppage Antonyms

Opposite of stoppage

Because the opposite of stoppage shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An act or instance of stopping, or the state of being stopped; a temporary interruption of work, activity, or a sporting event.

Usage Example

"The assembly line experienced a two-hour continuation due to a power outage."

Strongest
continuation
resumption
Strong
continuity
progression

• noun (Context 2)

An obstruction or blockage in a pipe, drain, or bodily passage that prevents normal flow.

Usage Example

"The plumber used an auger to clear the stubborn clearance in the kitchen drain."

Strongest
clearance
Strong
flow
opening

• noun (Context 3)

A deduction made from a person's wages or pay, typically for taxes, insurance, or pension contributions (usually used in the plural).

Usage Example

"After all statutory stoppages were deducted, his net monthly pay was significantly lower than his gross salary."

Strong
bonus
allowance

Similar words to stoppage

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

deduction
halt
blockage
obstruction
interruption
cessation
clog
withholding
See all synonyms of stoppage

• Nearby Words

stopgap
stoplight
stoppable
stoppage
stopper
storable
storage

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