Synonyms of moved

moved

verb

past tense of move

1

as in relocated

to change the place or position of

I need you to move all your books off that chair before company gets here

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relocated
• removed
• shifted
• transferred
• transported
• disturbed
• replaced
• transposed
• hauled
• displaced
• repositioned
• conveyed
• dislocated
• carried
• budged
• transmitted
• transplanted
• bore
• supplanted
• superseded
• drove
• carted
• modified
• altered
• toted
• revised
• remodeled
• lugged
• reworked
• varied
• remade
• made over
• refashioned
• redid
• revamped

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• secured
• set
• anchored
• fixed
• froze
• stabilized
• moored
• rooted
• lodged
• embedded
• implanted
• entrenched
• ingrained

2

as in drove

to set or keep in motion

the hands of the wall clock are moved by battery

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drove
• activated
• propelled
• worked
• impelled
• actuated
• triggered
• stimulated
• raised
• provoked
• motivated
• set off
• stirred (up)
• whipped (up)
• tripped
• inspired
• incited
• roused
• abetted
• excited
• fermented
• aroused
• instigated
• fomented
• fired (up)
• galvanized
• inflamed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• contained
• checked
• controlled
• regulated
• constrained
• restrained
• inhibited
• curbed
• bridled
• reined (in)

3

as in shifted

to change one's position

don't move while I'm trying to draw your portrait

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shifted
• twitched
• stirred
• squirmed
• fidgeted
• budged
• locomoted
• wiggled
• tossed
• fiddled
• jiggled
• writhed
• wriggled
• roused
• squiggled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• froze
• remained
• stayed
• stilled
• hung around
• stabilized
• tarried
• stuck around

4

as in influenced

to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response

we were deeply moved by the program of patriotic music

Synonyms & Similar Words

• influenced
• affected
• impressed
• impacted
• touched
• struck
• reached
• swayed
• inspired
• interested
• involved
• told (on)
• got to
• bothered
• attracted
• transported
• penetrated
• fascinated
• concerned
• disturbed
• stirred
• dazzled
• entranced
• tried
• plagued
• carried away
• engaged
• worried
• enthralled
• biased
• troubled
• enchanted
• upset
• harassed
• enraptured
• afflicted
• pierced
• colored
• ravished
• stressed
• captivated
• perturbed
• charmed
• distressed
• flustered
• agitated
• smote
• pestered
• harried
• wrung
• disquieted
• discomforted
• bewitched
• strained
• allured
• discomposed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bored
• tired
• wearied
• jaded
• palled
• underwhelmed

5

as in provoked

to rouse to strong feeling or action

the heartfelt appeal moved the people to reach into their pockets and donate generously

Synonyms & Similar Words

• provoked
• encouraged
• stimulated
• stirred
• inspired
• drove
• sparked
• aroused
• excited
• motivated
• incited
• instigated
• triggered
• induced
• fired (up)
• piqued
• impassioned
• ignited
• revved (up)
• motived
• activated
• fanned
• kindled
• angered
• built a fire under
• set off
• bothered
• galvanized
• animated
• quickened
• energized
• raised
• got
• inflamed
• enraged
• fomented
• pumped up
• whipped (up)
• vitalized
• teased
• taunted
• upset
• abetted
• keyed (up)
• fermented
• jeered
• annoyed
• aggravated
• irritated
• maddened
• exasperated
• vexed
• galled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• calmed
• subdued
• soothed
• appeased
• placated
• pacified
• tranquilized
• mollified

6

as in persuaded

to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests

the report moved me to change my mind about the issue

Synonyms & Similar Words

• persuaded
• convinced
• brought
• satisfied
• got
• induced
• urged
• converted
• gained
• argued
• attracted
• won (over)
• brought around
• prevailed (on or upon)
• coaxed
• talked (into)
• prompted
• sold
• lured
• enticed
• tempted
• seduced
• cajoled
• exhorted
• swayed
• entreated
• influenced
• wheedled
• discussed
• snowed
• inclined
• interested
• allured
• drew
• led on
• beguiled
• debated
• brainwashed
• blandished
• conversed
• blarneyed
• disputed
• fast-talked
• mooted
• overpersuaded
• chewed over
• reasoned (with)
• hashed (over)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discouraged
• deterred
• dissuaded
• unsold

7

as in triggered

to cause to function

this one button moves the whole machine

Synonyms & Similar Words

• triggered
• activated
• sparked
• drove
• started
• generated
• powered
• fueled
• pushed
• set off
• ignited
• ran
• provoked
• actuated
• turned on
• touched off
• charged
• cranked (up)
• fired
• switched
• electrified
• launched
• released
• stimulated
• discharged
• turned over
• energized
• reactivated
• tripped
• kicked over
• accelerated
• excited
• aroused
• recharged
• stirred up
• incited
• quickened
• instigated
• stepped up
• kick-started
• catalyzed
• jump-started
• sped (up)
• vitalized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• killed
• cut
• stopped
• shut off
• checked
• cut out
• turned off
• stuck
• arrested
• halted
• cut off
• stalled
• jammed
• drew up
• deactivated
• slowed
• suppressed
• repressed
• braked
• stunted
• decelerated

8

as in departed

to leave a place often for another

the police officer told the loiterers to move along

Synonyms & Similar Words

• departed
• exited
• went
• got
• started
• fled
• evacuated
• escaped
• flew
• parted
• bailed
• quit
• withdrew
• retreated
• pulled out
• retired
• dug out
• stepped (along)
• walked out
• ran along
• got off
• pushed off
• packed (up or off)
• emigrated
• booked
• pushed on
• went off
• peeled off
• cut out
• bailed out
• cleared out
• beat it
• cleared off
• buzzed (off)
• skipped
• sallied (forth)
• scarpered
• shoved (off)
• took off
• hit the road
• buggered off
• took a hike
• vamoosed
• removed
• set out
• took a powder
• bugged out
• pulled stakes
• decamped
• abandoned
• vacated
• struck out
• bugged off
• absconded
• deserted
• lit
• piked (out or off)
• got out
• went out
• ran away
• stepped out
• forsook
• mizzled
• scrammed
• scatted
• adjourned

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• came
• arrived
• remained
• stayed
• settled
• turned up
• showed up
• lodged
• closed
• approached
• reached
• dwelled
• hit
• landed
• tarried
• abided
• neared

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of moved

Nashville then moved two goals clear in the 56th minute when Cristian Espinoza sent a pass across toward the near post and Surridge converted nonchalantly with a beautiful heel flick. — Dean Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026

Olivia Colman’s first standout work that moved her from sketch comedy to dramatic feature film was Paddy Considine’s Tyrannosaur. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2026

The attack comes just days before fall classes begin at the historically Black university, unsettling students who had recently moved into residence halls and completed freshman orientation events. — Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Treasury yields moved lower as traders dialed back expectations for a September rate hike. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026

The footage opened with a shot of Rapunzel's signature long blonde hair cascading down a set of medieval stairs before the camera moved up to reveal Croft as the beloved Disney princess. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

Hospital staff moved equipment outdoors, including beds, IV stands and oxygen cylinders, and set up temporary treatment areas to adapt to emergency conditions. — Babak Dehghanpisheh, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2026

At home, Indian authorities moved aggressively, seizing his properties and luxury assets, from high-end cars to jewelry and artworks. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026

Creekside and Worth County moved up in classification, and Bowdon and Hebron Christian have new coaches and graduated key players. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026