Antonyms for
butter
A soft, fatty foodstuff made by churning the cream of milk (generally cow's milk).
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No Antonyms Found for Butter

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All Definitions for Butter

Below are all the dictionary definitions of butter:

1A soft, fatty foodstuff made by churning the cream of milk (generally cow's milk).
2Any of various foodstuffs made from other foods or oils, similar in consistency to, eaten like or intended as a substitute for butter (preceded by the name of the food used to make it).
3To spread butter on.
4Any of various substances made from other (especially plant-based) oils or fats, used in moisturizers, cosmetics, etc.
5A smooth plane landing.
6To move one's weight backwards or forwards onto the tips or tails of one's skis or snowboard so only the tip or tail is in contact with the snow. Similar to applying butter to bread with the end of a knife.
7To spin on skis or a snowboard using only the tips or tails being in contact with the snow
8Someone or something that butts.
9Someone or something that butts in
10A busybody.
11To increase (stakes) at every throw of dice, or every game.
12Any specific soft substance.
13A surname.

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What are antonyms for butter?

Common antonyms for butter. These words express opposite or contrasting meanings and can be used to create contrast in writing.

How many antonyms does butter have?

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About antonyms for butter

Finding the right antonym for butter helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "A soft, fatty foodstuff made by churning the cream of milk (generally cow's milk).", butter has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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