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anticlockwise Synonyms

Another word for anticlockwise

Choosing another word for anticlockwise 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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• adjective (Context 1)

Moving or rotating in the opposite direction to the way in which the hands of a clock move around.

Usage Example

"Make a gentle counterclockwise motion to loosen the stubborn lid of the jar."

Strongest
counterclockwise
contraclockwise
Strong
widdershins
levorotatory

• adverb (Context 2)

In a direction opposite to that in which the hands of a clock rotate.

Usage Example

"Turn the valve counterclockwise to open the main water supply."

Strongest
counterclockwise
contraclockwise
Strong
widdershins

Opposites of anticlockwise

The opposite of anticlockwise shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

clockwise
See all opposites of anticlockwise

• Nearby Words

anticlimactic
anticlimactically
anticlimax
anticlockwise
anticolonial
anticommunism
anticommunist

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