Antonyms for
gale
A very strong wind, more than a breeze, less than a storm
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No Antonyms Found for Gale

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All Definitions for Gale

Below are all the dictionary definitions of gale:

1A very strong wind, more than a breeze, less than a storm
2Umber 7 through to 9 winds on the 12-step Beaufort scale.
3An outburst, especially of laughter.
4To sail, or sail fast.
5A shrub, also called sweet gale or bog myrtle (Myrica gale), that grows on moors and fens.
6To cry
7Groan
8Croak.
9To talk.
10To sing
11Utter with musical modulations.
12A light breeze.
13A periodic payment, such as is made of a rent or annuity.
14The personal mining plot of a freeminer.
15A number of places in the United States:
16A unisex given name.
17A surname.
18An unincorporated community in Alexander County, Illinois.
19An unincorporated community in Center Township, Hendricks County, Indiana.
20An unincorporated community in Upshur County, West Virginia.
21A town in Trempealeau County, Wisconsin.

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About antonyms for gale

Finding the right antonym for gale helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "A very strong wind, more than a breeze, less than a storm", gale has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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