Synonyms of motion

motion 1 of 2

noun

as in shifting

the act or an instance of changing position

we were instructed not to make any sudden motions or we might scare away the deer

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shifting
• movement
• move
• relocation
• shift
• stirring
• flapping
• twitching
• mobility
• migration
• dislocation
• locomotion
• motility
• stir
• fidgeting
• squirming
• waving
• writhing
• squirm
• wriggling
• motivity
• fiddling
• flailing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• motionlessness
• immobility
• inertia
• stillness
• termination
• cessation
• pause
• halt
• expiration
• stop
• stoppage
• lapse
• discontinuance
• shutdown
• finish
• inertness
• ending
• shutoff
• surcease

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• motionlessness
• immobility
• inertia
• stillness
• termination
• cessation
• pause
• halt
• expiration
• stop
• stoppage
• lapse
• discontinuance
• shutdown
• finish
• inertness
• ending
• shutoff
• surcease

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motion

2 of 2

verb

as in to wave

to direct or notify by a movement or gesture

the referee motioned the team captains to confer with him on the sideline

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wave
• gesture
• signal
• flag
• sign
• mime
• pantomime
• nod
• beckon
• tell
• inform
• gesticulate
• signalize
• relate
• advise
• shrug
• flourish
• acquaint

Phrases Containing motion

• motion picture

• motion picture