flight Synonyms
Another word for flight
• noun (Context 1)
The action or process of moving through the air, especially using wings.
"We spent hours watching the graceful flying of the eagles above the canyon."
• noun (Context 2)
A scheduled journey made by an aircraft or spacecraft.
"Our journey to London was delayed by three hours due to heavy snow."
• noun (Context 3)
The act of fleeing or running away from danger, an enemy, or a difficult situation.
"The rebel army was forced into a hasty escape after the enemy breached their defenses."
• verb (Context 4)
To hit, kick, or throw a ball so that it travels in a specific, usually curved or floating, trajectory through the air (especially in sports).
"The midfielder beautifully flighted the ball over the defenders and straight to the striker's feet."
• verb (Context 5)
To attach feathers to an arrow or dart in order to stabilize it during its passage through the air.
"He spent the evening meticulously flighting a new set of hunting arrows."
• verb (Context 6)
To shoot or hunt wildfowl as they fly.
"The hunters went out to hunt ducks at the edge of the marsh just before dawn."
Opposites of flight
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of flight varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: