Antonyms for
crest
The summit of a hill or mountain ridge.
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No Antonyms Found for Crest

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All Definitions for Crest

Below are all the dictionary definitions of crest:

1The summit of a hill or mountain ridge.
2The ridge or top of a wave.
3A tuft, or other natural ornament, growing on an animal's head, for example the comb of a cockerel, the swelling on the head of a snake, the lengthened feathers of the crown or nape of bird, etc.
4The plume of feathers, or other decoration, worn on or displayed on a helmet
5The distinctive ornament of a helmet.
6A bearing worn, not upon the shield, but usually on a helmet above it, sometimes (as for clerics) separately above the shield or separately as a mark for plate, in letterheads, and the like.
7The helm or head, as typical of a high spirit
8Pride
9Courage.
10A design or logo, especially one of an institution, sports club, association or high-class family.
11Particularly with reference to waves, to reach a peak.
12To reach the crest of (e.g. a hill or mountain).
13To furnish with, or surmount as, a crest
14To serve as a crest for.
15The upper curve of a horse's neck.
16The top line of a slope or embankment.
17A ridge along the surface of a bone.
18Any of several birds in the family Regulidae, including the goldcrests and firecrests.
19The ornamental finishing which surmounts the ridge of a roof, canopy, etc.
20To mark with lines or streaks like waving plumes.
21A census-designated place in San Diego County, California, United States.
22Acronym of comparisons, reasons, examples, statistics, testimony, the five types of verbal support used to enhance an oral presentation.

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

How many antonyms does crest have?

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About antonyms for crest

Finding the right antonym for crest helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "The summit of a hill or mountain ridge.", crest has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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