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

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

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

Phrases Containing reel

• reel off