heave Synonyms
Another word for heave
• verb (Context 1)
To lift, haul, or throw something heavy with great effort or force.
"They had to haul the waterlogged timber onto the back of the truck."
• noun (Context 2)
An act of lifting, pulling, or throwing something with great effort.
"With one final haul, the crew pulled the heavy fishing net onto the deck."
• verb (Context 3)
To rise and fall rhythmically or convulsively (especially of the chest or the sea).
"His chest continued to swell as he caught his breath after the steep climb."
• verb (Context 4)
To utter a deep, audible breath or sigh with effort or relief.
"The entire team could finally breathe a sigh of relief once the project was approved."
• noun (Context 5)
A rhythmic rising and falling motion, or a spasmodic effort to vomit.
"The sudden swell of the ocean swell made several passengers reach for the handrail."
• verb (Context 6)
To retch or make a convulsive effort to vomit.
"The foul odor from the spoiled food made his stomach retch."
• noun (Context 7)
The horizontal displacement of a rock stratum or mineral vein along a geological fault, or the upward swelling of soil caused by frost.
"Engineers designed the roadbed to withstand winter frost upheaval in the northern climate."
Opposites of heave
The opposite of heave shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: