heave - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

throwing something heavy (with great effort)

Synonyms

• heave
• heaving

More generic

• throw

Noun

the act of raising something

Synonyms

• heave
• lift
• raise

More generic

• actuation
• propulsion

Noun

an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting

Synonyms

• heave
• retch

More generic

• spasm

Noun

the act of lifting something with great effort

Synonyms

• heave
• heaving

More generic

• ascending
• ascension
• ascent
• rise

Noun

(geology) a horizontal dislocation

Synonyms

• heave

More generic

• motion
• movement

Noun

an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling)

Synonyms

• heave
• heaving

More generic

• ascension
• ascent
• rise
• rising

Verb

breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

Synonyms

• gasp
• heave
• pant
• puff

More generic

• blow

Verb

make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit

Synonyms

• gag
• heave
• retch

Verb

bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat

Synonyms

• buckle
• heave
• warp

More generic

• change surface

More specific

• lift

Verb

utter a sound, as with obvious effort

Synonyms

• heave

More generic

• emit
• let loose
• let out
• utter

Verb

lift or elevate

Synonyms

• heave
• heave up
• heft
• heft up

More generic

• lift

More specific

• upheave
• weigh anchor
• weigh the anchor

Verb

throw with great effort

Synonyms

• heave

More generic

• throw

Verb

rise and move, as in waves or billows

Synonyms

• billow
• heave
• surge

More generic

• blow up
• inflate

Verb

move or cause to move in a specified way, direction, or position

Synonyms

• heave

More generic

• move

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