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trough Antonyms
Opposite of trough
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• noun (Context 1)
The lowest point in a regular cycle of activity, such as an economic cycle or a wave.
Usage Example
"The economy finally began to recover after reaching a deep peak during the recession."
Strongest
peak
zenith
• noun (Context 2)
A long, narrow depression, such as the hollow between two wave crests or an elongated region of relatively low atmospheric pressure.
Usage Example
"The small boat disappeared from view as it dipped into the deep crest between the ocean waves."
Strongest
crest
ridge
• verb (Context 3)
To eat greedily or voraciously, often likened to an animal feeding.
Usage Example
"They spent the entire evening troughing on junk food while watching movies."
Strongest
fast
Strong
nibble
Similar words to trough
Looking for synonyms? Words similar to trough vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:
manger
nadir
hollow
bottom
gorge
feedbox
furrow
trench
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Trough. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/trough