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COUNTERCLOCKWISE Synonyms

7 synonyms for counterclockwise. (exact relations)
5 hypernyms for counterclockwise. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for COUNTERCLOCKWISE

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anticlockwise

adverb, adjective

adv, adj

adjective

• in the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock

adverb

• in a direction opposite to the direction in which the hands of a clock move

backward

adverb, adjective

adv, adj

adjective

• directed or facing toward the back or rear

• (used of temperament or behavior) marked by a retiring nature

adverb

• at or to or toward the back or rear

• in a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal

• in or to or toward a past time

adjective satellite

• retarded in intellectual development

• having made less than normal progress

contrary

adjective

adj

noun

• a relation of direct opposition

• exact opposition

• a logical relation such that two propositions are contraries if both cannot be true but both can be false

adjective satellite

• very opposed in nature or character or purpose

• of words or propositions so related that both cannot be true but both may be false

• resistant to guidance or discipline

• in an opposing direction

reversed

adverb, adjective

adv, adj

adjective satellite

• turned inside out and resewn

• turned about in order or relation

leftwards

adverb, adjective

adv, adj

adverb

• Leftward; towards the left.

widdershins

verb, adverb

v, adv

adverb

• The wrong way.

• Anticlockwise, counter-clockwise.

contraclockwise

adverb, adjective

adv, adj

adjective

• in the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock

Best Hypernyms For COUNTERCLOCKWISE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for counterclockwise, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for ANTICLOCKWISE

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