Antonyms for movement

Grammar : Noun

Spell : moov-muhnt

Phonetic Transcription : ˈmuv mənt

Definition of movement

Origin : late 14c., from Old French movement "movement, exercise; start, instigation" (Modern French mouvement), from Medieval Latin movimentum, from Latin movere (see move (v.)). In the musical sense of "major division of a piece" it is attested from 1776; in the political/social sense, from 1828. Related: Movements.

noun motion, activity
noun drive, campaign

Example sentences :

Mr. Gladstone may be regarded as the pioneer of the movement.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

But Jeff Rankin swept all argument away with a movement of his big paws.
Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand

There was a movement in her throat as though she swallowed something hard.
Extract from : « Life and Death of Harriett Frean » by May Sinclair

Nevertheless, not one movement of young Ried escaped the notice of some of them.
Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden

So vigorous was her movement that Cassidy's clasp was thrown off the wrist.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

Burke swung himself around in a movement of complete disgust.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

But, with a movement of great swiftness, Garson got in front of her, and barred her going.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

He got to his feet with lithe swiftness of movement, and sprang close to the desk.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

In the movement to and from the operating room, the door stood open for a moment.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

Then more waiting, a stir of movement in the room beyond the closed door.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

Synonyms for movement

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