Motion Synonyms and Antonyms

mōshən
The state of moving
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. movement
  2. move
  3. passage
  4. translating
  5. changing
  6. stir
Antonyms:
  1. motionlessness
A change of position that does not entail a change of location
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. movement
  2. move
  3. motility
To make bodily motions so as to convey an idea or complement speech
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. gesture
  2. gesticulate
  3. signal
  4. agitation
  5. sign
  6. impulse
  7. inclination
  8. move
  9. movement
  10. signalize
  11. stir
Antonyms:
  1. immobility
  2. inertia
  3. quiescence
  4. repose
  5. rest
  6. stagnation
  7. stiffness
  8. stillness
  9. be still
An act formally proposed
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. proposal
  2. suggestion
  3. question
  4. consideration
  5. proposition
Synonyms:
(Adjective)
  1. kinetic
  2. volitant

Words Related to Motion

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. plan
  2. express
  3. motion-to
  4. resolution
  5. edm
  6. amendment

Motion Sentence Examples

  • She shook her head and the motion brought on a dizzy spell.

  • Raindrops fell as if in slow motion, and lightning stayed, brighter than the midday sun.

  • Absolute continuity of motion is not comprehensible to the human mind.

  • She tried to sit up, but the motion created a nauseating pain in her shoulder.

  • The zipper opened in one motion to reveal the lighted face of Fred O'Connor.

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