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zoom Antonyms

Opposite of zoom

Because the opposite of zoom shifts with each meaning, the 15 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To move or travel very quickly, often while making a humming or buzzing sound.

Usage Example

"A motorcycle zoomed past us on the highway."

Strongest
crawl
creep
Strong
dawdle
plod
trudge
inch
lumber

• verb (Context 2)

To increase or rise suddenly and sharply in amount, price, or value.

Usage Example

"Housing costs have zoomed in the metropolitan area over the past decade."

Strongest
plummet
plunge
nosedive
crash
Strong
slump
tumble
drop
fall

Similar words to zoom

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

skyrocket
zip
soar
whoosh
whiz
zoom lens
rocket
whir
See all synonyms of zoom

• Nearby Words

zoological
zoologist
zoology
zoom
zoomable
zoomer
zooplankton

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