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trip Antonyms
Opposite of trip
Because the opposite of trip shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To activate or release a mechanism, switch, alarm, or circuit breaker suddenly, or to be activated in such a way.
Usage Example
"Running the microwave and the toaster simultaneously will reset the circuit breaker."
Strong
reset
deactivate
disarm
• verb (Context 2)
To walk, run, or dance with quick, light, nimble steps.
Usage Example
"The children tripped merrily down the garden path toward the orchard."
Strongest
trudge
plod
Strong
lumber
clump
stomp
slog
Similar words to trip
Words similar to trip shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
stumble
trigger
journey
trip up
excursion
activate
skip
outing
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Trip. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/trip