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SYNCLINE Antonyms

There are 9 antonyms of the word syncline. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For SYNCLINE

WordSaveSyns..UsageType
anticline

noun

n

noun

• A fold with strata sloping downwards on each side.

elevation

noun

n

noun

• the event of something being raised upward

• the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

• angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)

• a raised or elevated geological formation

• distance of something above a reference point (such as sea level)

• (ballet) the height of a dancer's leap or jump

• drawing of an exterior of a structure

• the act of increasing the wealth or prestige or power or scope of something

fold

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• an angular or rounded shape made by folding

• a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

• a geological process that causes a bend in a stratum of rock

• a group of sheep or goats

• a folded part (as in skin or muscle)

• a pen for sheep

• the act of folding

verb

• bend or lay so that one part covers the other

• incorporate a food ingredient into a mixture by repeatedly turning it over without stirring or beating

• cease to operate or cause to cease operating

• confine in a fold, like sheep

• become folded or folded up

hill

noun

n

noun

• a local and well-defined elevation of the land

• United States railroad tycoon (1838-1916)

• structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones

• risque English comedian (1925-1992)

• (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands

verb

• form into a hill

mountain

noun

n

noun

• a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

• (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent

peak

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• the most extreme possible amount or value

• the period of greatest prosperity or productivity

• the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

• the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill)

• a V shape

• the highest point (of something)

• a brim that projects to the front to shade the eyes

verb

• to reach the highest point; attain maximum intensity, activity

ridge

noun

n

noun

• a long narrow natural elevation or striation

• any long raised strip

• a long narrow natural elevation on the floor of the ocean

• a long narrow range of hills

• any long raised border or margin of a bone or tooth or membrane

• a beam laid along the edge where two sloping sides of a roof meet at the top; provides an attachment for the upper ends of rafters

verb

• extend in ridges

• plough alternate strips by throwing the furrow onto an unploughed strip

• throw soil toward (a crop row) from both sides

• spade into alternate ridges and troughs

• form into a ridge

rise

verb

v

noun

• a growth in strength or number or importance

• the act of changing location in an upward direction

• an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

• a movement upward; rise above the ground

• the amount a salary is increased

• the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises

• a wave that lifts the surface of the water or ground

• (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

• an increase in cost

• increase in price or value

verb

• move upward

• increase in value or to a higher point

• rise to one's feet

• rise up

• come to the surface

• come into existence; take on form or shape

• move to a better position in life or to a better job

• go up or advance

• become more extreme

• get up and out of bed

• rise in rank or status

• become heartened or elated

• exert oneself to meet a challenge

• take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance

• increase in volume

• come up, of celestial bodies

• return from the dead

uplift

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• (geology) a rise of land to a higher elevation (as in the process of mountain building)

• a brassiere that lifts and supports the breasts

verb

• fill with high spirits; fill with optimism

• lift up from the earth, as by geologic forces

• lift up or elevate

Alternatives for ANTICLINE

Alternatives for ELEVATION

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Alternatives for MOUNTAIN

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Alternatives for PEAK

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