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toddle Antonyms

Opposite of toddle

Because the opposite of toddle shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To walk with short, unsteady steps, as a young child learning to walk does.

Usage Example

"The little boy toddled across the living room toward his mother's outstretched arms."

Strongest
sprint
Strong
stride
march
dash

• noun (Context 2)

An unsteady, short-stepped walk, typical of a very young child.

Usage Example

"The baby's unsteady sprint across the rug brought smiles to everyone in the room."

Strong
sprint
stride
march

• verb (Context 3)

To walk, go, or depart in a casual, leisurely, or unhurried way (informal).

Usage Example

"After finishing our tea, we decided it was time to rush off home."

Strong
rush
hurry
race

• noun (Context 4)

A short, leisurely walk or stroll (informal).

Usage Example

"My grandfather enjoys taking a quiet afternoon dash down to the village post office."

Strong
dash
run

Similar words to toddle

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

totter
stroll
amble
waddle
saunter
mosey
teeter
wander
See all synonyms of toddle

• Nearby Words

toasty
toboggan
today
toddle
toddler
toddlerhood
toe

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