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What is the opposite of wave?

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Noun
Opposite of a shape or movement that alternatingly curves in opposite directions
Noun
Opposite of a sudden and widespread occurrence or manifestation of something
Noun
Opposite of a sudden, widespread occurrence of an undesirable phenomenon
Noun
Opposite of the act of gesticulating, or making gestures to aid expression of thoughts, sentiments or passion
Noun
Opposite of a sudden outbreak of something, typically something unwelcome or noisy
Noun
Opposite of an undulating or throbbing movement
Noun
Opposite of a series of things of the same type, especially when unwelcome, happening within a short space of time
Noun
Opposite of a small wave or series of waves on the surface of water
Noun
Opposite of a large number of similar things coming in quick succession
Noun
Opposite of a slow, regular movement of the sea in rolling waves that do not break
Noun
Opposite of a number of similar or related events, objects, or people coming one after another
Noun
Opposite of a polite word or sign of welcome or recognition
Noun
Opposite of a sudden flow or flood
“With this system, a trickle of water is discharged continuously near each plant.”
Noun
Opposite of a gesture, action, or sound that is used to convey information or instructions
Noun
Opposite of a physical forward or upward movement, typically sudden or powerful in nature
“It is certain that Attila made a sudden retreat into Pannonia and tradition has ascribed it to a superstitious fear of incurring the fate of Alaric.”
Noun
Opposite of a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning
Noun
Opposite of an overwhelming quantity of things or people happening or appearing at the same time
“It attracted pilgrims and other visitors from distant places, but the cathedral was not the parish or proper church of more than a handful of people.”
Noun
Opposite of something which is a by-product of another
Verb
Opposite of to move (one's hand or arm, or something held in one's hand) to and fro
Verb
Opposite of to use gestures to call for, or get the attention of, someone
Verb
Opposite of to wave (something) about, especially to attract attention
“Previously, men had tarried just long enough to plant the banner of their expedition before retreating from their humbling vantage point.”
Verb
Opposite of to greet or acknowledge, especially with a wave of the hand toward the forehead
Verb
Opposite of to move or swing something back and forth, especially a weapon
Verb
Opposite of to wave or flutter in the wind
“She looked directly at Tim, allowing her hair to drape down to her shoulders, and smiled seductively at him.”
Verb
Opposite of to brandish one's possessions as a signal of one's status
Verb
Opposite of to be moved by the wind or an air current
“The two birds would struggle against the wind to find shelter from the impending storm.”
Verb
(of a bird) Opposite of to fly making rhythmic wing movements
“Once it finds the wing of the storm, the eagle will rest its own wings and use the pressure of the rampant storm to soar and glide in the clouds.”
Verb
Opposite of to hang or suspend in an elevated position
Verb
Opposite of to swing loosely while being suspended
Verb
Opposite of to summon or signal (to someone or a vehicle)
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