SINCE 1828
dictionary
thesaurus
view recents

Thesaurus

breasting

verb
Save Word
present participle of breast

Synonyms & Antonyms of breasting

to oppose (something hostile or dangerous) with firmness or courage
  • breasted the diagnosis of cancer with fortitude and optimism

Synonyms for breasting

Words Related to breasting

Phrases Synonymous with breasting

Near Antonyms for breasting

Antonyms for breasting
See the Dictionary Definition 

Learn More About breasting

Thesaurus Entries Near breasting

breast-feeds

breasting

breasts

See More Nearby Entries 

Cite this Entry

“Breasting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/breasting. Accessed 21 Jan. 2022.

Style: MLA
MLACheck Mark Icon ChicagoCheck Mark Icon APACheck Mark Icon Merriam-WebsterCheck Mark Icon

WORD OF THE DAY

derring-do

Listen to the pronunciation of derring-do

See Definitions and Examples »

Test Your Vocabulary

Name that Thing: Flower Edition

  • shrubs having opposite leaves and showy clusters of usually sterile white pink or bluish flowers
  • Name that flower
Name That Thing

Test your visual vocabulary with our 10-question challenge!

TAKE THE QUIZ
Universal Daily Crossword

A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.

TAKE THE QUIZ
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games