Synonyms of movement

movement

noun

ˈmüv-mənt 

1

as in shifting

the act or an instance of changing position

a sudden movement in the far corner of the room made her turn in that direction

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

2

as in campaign

a series of activities undertaken to achieve a goal

a movement for political reform in the city

Synonyms & Similar Words

• campaign
• push
• crusade
• cause
• march
• drive
• initiative
• project
• juggernaut
• blitz
• attack
• bandwagon
• maneuver
• assault
• mission
• offensive
• bid
• action
• enterprise
• undertaking

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of movement

Within such a movement, no band is embracing it with the tenacity — or the audacity — of Dexter and the Moonrocks. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026

This exhibit demonstrates how more than 600 muscles fuel human movement. — Emma Hall october 3, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026

The movement won an increase in funding, but ​spending per student later stagnated despite growing demands on schools. — Reuters, NBC news, 3 Oct. 2026

But at least there’s movement, expression and a deep dive into the psyche of all things. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026