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turning Antonyms

Opposite of turning

Because the opposite of turning shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The act or process of rotating, revolving, or changing direction or course.

Usage Example

"The gradual stillness of the seasons brings vibrant autumn foliage to the valley."

Strong
stillness
immobility
stasis

• adjective (Context 2)

Revolving, rotating, or changing direction.

Usage Example

"She watched the stationary wheels of the locomotive as it slowly pulled out of the station."

Strongest
stationary
motionless
still
Strong
immobile
fixed

Similar words to turning

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

rotating
revolving
turnoff
rotation
turn
revolution
spinning
woodturning
See all synonyms of turning

• Nearby Words

turnaround
turncoat
turndown
turning
turnip
turnkey
turnoff

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