Synonyms of reel

reel 1 of 2

noun

as in rotation

a rapid turning about on an axis or central point

she slipped and, after an out-of-control reel, fell on her backside

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rotation
• spin
• roll
• twirl
• wheel
• curve
• revolution
• twist
• curl
• coil
• pirouette
• spiral
• gyration
• round
• circle
• circuit
• whirl
• circulation
• ring
• orbit
• eddy
• whorl
• swirl

reel

2 of 2

verb

1

as in to spin

to be in a confused state as if from being twirled around

his mind reeled upon hearing the news that his employer had been indicted for fraud

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spin
• swim
• turn
• whirl
• swirl

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• collect
• steady
• settle
• calm

• collect
• steady
• settle
• calm

2

as in to stagger

to move forward while swaying from side to side

got off the amusement park ride reeling and barely able to stand

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stagger
• weave
• roll
• lurch
• shuffle
• totter
• stomp
• dodder
• rock
• stumble
• teeter
• sway
• waddle
• careen
• flounder
• wobble
• barge
• seesaw
• swag
• blunder
• pound
• waver
• tramp
• stamp
• clump
• scuffle
• lumber
• wabble
• scuff
• clomp
• lump
• shamble
• galumph
• tromp

Phrases Containing reel

• reel off

• reel off