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racewalk Synonyms

Another word for racewalk

Choosing another word for racewalk 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)

A long-distance athletic event in which competitors must walk rapidly while keeping at least one foot in contact with the ground at all times and maintaining a straightened supporting leg.

Usage Example

"She qualified for the twenty-kilometer racewalking at the upcoming Olympic Games."

Strongest
racewalking

• verb (Context 2)

To walk rapidly in accordance with the technical rules of competitive racewalking, keeping one foot in contact with the ground at all times.

Usage Example

"He learned to speedwalk after a knee injury prevented him from running marathons."

Strong
speedwalk
Weak
power walk

Opposites of racewalk

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

sprint
See all opposites of racewalk

• Nearby Words

racer
racerunner
racetrack
racewalk
racewalker
racewalking
raceway

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