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Contexts ▼▲ Noun (busyness) Opposite of a temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity (activity) Opposite of a temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity Opposite of a pause or break in continuity in a sequence or activity Opposite of a temporary stop in action or speech Opposite of an interval or passage of time Opposite of the state or condition of being untroubled Opposite of easing of intensity of the symptoms of a disease Opposite of a pause or interval (somewhat rare in usage) Opposite of a period of silence Opposite of a brief period of time, typically used to take a break from something Opposite of something interesting or enjoyable that provides a short respite from a tense or tedious situation Opposite of a period of time by which something is late or postponed Opposite of an instance or period of rest or relaxation Verb Opposite of to provide comfort or assuagement to Opposite of calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements Opposite of to become gradually calm Opposite of to allay or make less intense Opposite of become less intense, violent, or severe Opposite of to restrain or to keep in check Opposite of to cause to become less sensitive or insensitive Opposite of to hold gently as if in a cradle Opposite of to stop the noise of or make quiet … more ▼ ▲ Noun ▲ (busyness) Opposite of a temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity busyness clamourUK clamorUS continuation disturbance energy flare-up loudness noise agitation worry violence turbulence commotion turmoil unrest bustle hubbub uproar tumult pandemonium hurly-burly upset wildness apprehension anguish alarum alarm vexation apprehensiveness uneasiness anxiousness anxiety unquietness frustration sound war movement excitability go persistence restlessness excitement confusion chaos more ❯ Noun ▲ (activity) Opposite of a temporary interval of quiet or lack of activity activity noise commotion pandemonium bustle chaos hubbub loudness clamorUS racket clamourUK ruckus disquiet hurly-burly clatter noisiness boisterousness roar cacophony hustle and bustle rowdiness animation liveliness unruliness disquietude din clang turmoil tumult unquietness uproar hustle busyness confusion disturbance excitement turbulence wildness disorder hullabaloo fracas frenzy furoreUK furorUS mayhem fuss brouhaha unrest bedlam havoc affray bangarang kerfuffle stir upheaval more ❯ Noun ▲ Opposite of a pause or break in continuity in a sequence or activity continuation continuity closing closure juncture misfortune intensification Noun ▲ Opposite of a temporary stop in action or speech advancement continuance progression action activity advance continuation continuity go persistence start beginning fight hostilities war motion movement dispute censure commencement hold sentence employment punishment blame declaration of war fighting disagreement Noun ▲ Opposite of an interval or passage of time achievement continuity perfection progress success Noun ▲ Opposite of the state or condition of being untroubled troubledness Noun ▲ Opposite of easing of intensity of the symptoms of a disease accusation blame continuation development enlargement expansion growth increase rise worsening Noun ▲ Opposite of a pause or interval continuity continuation perpetuation uninterruptedness progression ceaselessness continuance continuousness persistence prolongation protraction assiduity perpetuating persisting protracting sustenance flow seamlessness uninterruption perpetuity constancy “The manager told him that he needed more continuity in his work, and not to work at two speeds. Slow, and stop!” Noun ▲ (somewhat rare in usage) Opposite of a period of silence cacophony noise babel discord discordance caterwauling clamourUK clamorUS din dissonance racket raucousness shouting loudness unquietness stridency sound tumult clangorUS disharmony roar blare bluster chatter uproar screeching talk agitation clangourUK “Amidst the cacophony, I was surprisingly able to catch what my mother said before I left.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a brief period of time, typically used to take a break from something resumption continuation renewal recommencement restart return restarting “They managed to reorganize their structure on the resumption of the game and managed to prevail over their rivals.” Noun ▲ Opposite of something interesting or enjoyable that provides a short respite from a tense or tedious situation seriousness solemnity gravitas gravity earnestness solemnness earnest soberness sobriety staidness sternness graveness humourlessness dourness serious-mindedness sober-mindedness “Ann's husband was never willing to confront the moment when seriousness should hold sway.” Noun ▲ Opposite of a period of time by which something is late or postponed expedition agility haste speed quickness rapidity rapidness promptness swiftness expeditiousness hastiness fastness hurriedness speediness alacrity urgency velocity briskness hastening hurry rush celerity dispatch fleetness hustle promptitude advance advancement “As the timer ran down, he gobbled up his meal with extraordinary expedition to win first prize.” Noun ▲ Opposite of an instance or period of rest or relaxation activity exertion laborUS work action exercise sport job labourUK movement toil employment engagement flexibility maneuverUS manoeuvreUK motion occupation operation recreation task act campaign deed endeavorUS endeavourUK festivity game hobby mobility pastime avocation bustle frolic pursuit “The pain was so severe that I was not able to engage in any activity for a while.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to provide comfort or assuagement to aggravate agitate discompose disquiet disturb perturb upset vex arouse continue develop energiseUK energizeUS enlarge excite expand extend grow incite intensify irritate key up move prolong raise rise rouse start win unsettle worry concern bother distress alarm trouble disconcert ruffle dismay unnerve discountenance fluster startle exercise discomfit flurry annoy appallUS appalUK frighten faze plague disorder unhinge hassle make uneasy harass panic make anxious pother make fretful rattle gnaw at make restless provoke inflame increase confuse worsen stir up exacerbate anger stimulate frazzle distract discomfort hurt depress bug exasperate stir work up irk spook discombobulate derail injure harm psych madden disquieten leave depart distemper mix up discourage frustrate grate gall bring down pester peeve tease needle get on your nerves animate nag nettle pique more ❯ Verb ▲ Opposite of calm or send to sleep, typically with soothing sounds or movements waken Verb ▲ Opposite of to become gradually calm increase aggravate provoke agitate irritate infuriate enrage upset intensify worsen excite madden inflame exacerbate anger heighten incite annoy incense antagonizeUS exasperate worry rile disturb antagoniseUK compound trouble amplify magnify hassle displease nark complicate bother outrage enflame augment irk rouse vex ruffle bug offend make worse add to gall fret peeve rankle embitter deplete dissatisfy raise strengthen extend enhance disaffect perturb grate affront harry unsettle hurt distress harass slight cross unhinge discomfort chafe insult heat up try goad nettle pique rattle roil ire arouse destroy start tease give someone grief get on your nerves get in your hair be on your back more ❯ Verb ▲ Opposite of to allay or make less intense aggravate exacerbate intensify provoke upset worsen allow animate encourage help irritate release start let go disturb agitate discompose perturb vex disquiet distress annoy liberate anger confuse incite scatter disorganize trouble disperse free ruin worry key up move arouse destroy excite increase permit disarrange hurt more ❯ Verb ▲ Opposite of become less intense, violent, or severe intensify escalate grow increase mount rise soar swell wax accumulate balloon bourgeon build burgeon enlarge expand mushroom snowball heighten inflate tumefy worsen ascend develop extend pick up prolong build up go up Verb ▲ Opposite of to restrain or to keep in check free liberate release acquit deliver disenthrall rescue save clear emancipate extricate rid unburden absolve discharge disengage disentangle disimprison dismiss disperse empty pardon redeem relieve spring unbind uncage unchain undo unfetter unfix untie unleash lose scatter let go “Free yourself from the tyranny of emotional baggage, and you will be able to move on.” Verb ▲ Opposite of to cause to become less sensitive or insensitive sensitiseUK sensitizeUS Verb ▲ Opposite of to hold gently as if in a cradle abandon drop ignore neglect Verb ▲ Opposite of to stop the noise of or make quiet applaud clap acclaim cheer hail hurray hurrah whistle give a big hand for give a standing ovation for shout at “Huge crowds had turned out to see him speak about his emotional healing journey and applaud his bravery.” Find more words! 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Sentences with the word lull Words that rhyme with lull What is the past tense of lull? What is the plural of lull? What is the adjective for lull? What is the noun for lull? What is the adverb for lull? Translations for lull Use our Antonym Finder Nearby Words lullabied lullabies lullaby lullabying lulled lulling lukewarmnesses lukewarmness lukewarmly lukewarm about lukewarm lugubriousness 4-letter Words Starting With l lu lul