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trough Antonyms

Opposite of trough

Because the opposite of trough shifts with each meaning, the 17 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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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
crest
Strong
zenith
apex
high
pinnacle
acme

• 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
Strong
swell
mound

• 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."

Strong
nibble
pick at
fast

• verb (Context 4)

To form a long, narrow depression or channel in a surface.

Usage Example

"The heavy rains troughed the soft soil, leaving deep furrows across the garden."

Strong
level
smooth
fill
flatten

Similar words to trough

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

furrow
gorge
manger
pig out
nadir
low
channel
hollow
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Trough. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/trough
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