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acrobatics Synonyms

Another word for acrobatics

Choosing another word for acrobatics depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The art, sport, or performance of extraordinary human feats of balance, agility, and motor coordination, such as tumbling, somersaulting, and trapeze work.

Usage Example

"The circus performers amazed the audience with their breathtaking aerial gymnastics."

Strong
gymnastics
tumbling
Weak
contortions

• noun (Context 2)

A display of nimble, complex, or ingenious mental, verbal, or political maneuvering, especially to avoid difficulty or criticism.

Usage Example

"The spokesperson's rhetorical gymnastics failed to distract reporters from the underlying scandal."

Strong
gymnastics
maneuvering
contortions

• Nearby Words

acrobat
acrobatic
acrobatically
acrobatics
acronym
acronymic
acrophobe

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Acrobatics. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/acrobatics
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