lunge Synonyms
Another word for lunge
• noun (Context 1)
A sudden, forceful forward movement of the body, or a basic fencing attack in which the front leg steps rapidly forward while the back leg remains stationary.
"The goalkeeper made a desperate thrust to deflect the ball away from the corner of the net."
• verb (Context 2)
To make a sudden, forceful forward movement or reach, or to step forward while bending the front knee during physical exercise or fencing.
"The tennis player had to pounce across the court to return the sharp volley."
• noun (Context 3)
A long rope or strap attached to a horse's halter or bridle, used by a trainer standing in the center to guide the horse in a circle.
"The equestrian trainer held the tether steady as the young mare trotted in an even circle around the ring."
Opposites of lunge
The opposite of lunge shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: