Antonyms for motion

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : moh-shuh n

Phonetic Transcription : ˈmoʊ ʃən

Definition of motion

Origin : late 14c., "suggestion; process of moving," from Old French mocion "movement, motion; change, alteration" (13c.), from Latin motionem (nominative motio) "a moving, a motion; an emotion," from past participle stem of movere "to move" (see move (v.)). Motion picture attested from 1896.

noun movement, action
noun formal suggestion in a meeting
verb gesture, direct

Example sentences :

It was incumbent upon Mr. Gladstone to lead the opposition to this motion.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

He could not see how Mr. Roebuck's motion could be resisted.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

July 4, 1864, Mr. Disraeli brought forward his motion of "no confidence."
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

Mr. Disraeli's motion was lost, and the ministry was sustained.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

Every motion in his great soul was reflected in his face and form.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

It might have been better had I confined myself to seconding the motion.
Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook

He determined on the latter, and put his four troops of cavalry in motion.
Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James

But light and motion and a grand future are waiting for such as he.
Extract from : « Weighed and Wanting » by George MacDonald

And in the sphere of thought, no less than in the sphere of time, motion is no more.
Extract from : « De Profundis » by Oscar Wilde

His motion was carried, and he himself was nominated as one of the commissioners.
Extract from : « Stories from Thucydides » by H. L. Havell

Synonyms for motion

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