tilt Synonyms
Another word for tilt
• noun (Context 1)
A sloping position or movement; the degree to which something inclines from the vertical or horizontal.
"The slight slant of the Earth's axis is responsible for the changing of the seasons."
• verb (Context 2)
To move or cause to move into a sloping position so that one end or side is higher than the other.
"She tilted the mirror slightly upward to catch the natural light from the window."
• verb (Context 3)
To incline or bias toward a particular opinion, group, or outcome.
"The new tax regulations clearly lean in favor of small businesses."
• noun (Context 4)
A medieval combat or exercise in which two mounted knights charge at each other with lances, or a competitive contest or attempt at winning something.
"The defending champions are preparing for another joust at the national title this weekend."
• noun (Context 5)
A state of emotional frustration or mental confusion in which a player adopts a suboptimal strategy, originally in poker and video gaming.
"After losing three consecutive hands, the player went on frustration and began making reckless bets."
• verb (Context 6)
To engage in a joust or contest with a lance, or to attack something in speech or writing (usually followed by 'at').
"Critics accused the politician of tilting at imaginary enemies rather than addressing real economic problems."
Opposites of tilt
The opposite of tilt shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: