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updraft Synonyms
Another word for updraft
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• noun (Context 1)
An upward current or movement of air or gas, especially within a storm cloud or a chimney.
Usage Example
"The glider pilot used the warm updraught to gain altitude over the valley."
Strongest
updraught
upcurrent
Strong
thermal
Opposites of updraft
The opposite of updraft shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
downdraught
downdraft
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Updraft. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/updraft