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

These floor-to-ceiling screens allow for the most air movement and light. — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026

The robot does the physical work while a person controls its movements from a safer location. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Both have the same manually wound movement (the in-house CH 29-535 PS Q) with apertures for day/night, day, month, leap year, and moon phases, plus an instantaneous 30-minute counter and a small seconds subdial. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2026

Sleek Layers Softly tapered ends add shape and movement to Julianne Moore’s straight hair without taking away from its sleek finish. — Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 7 Nov. 2026