What are the opposite words for over-flows?
The antonyms for the word "over-flows" are "under-flows," "stagnates," "dries up," and "trickles." Under-flows mean when a liquid is flowing beneath a surface or ground level, such as underground springs or streams. Stagnates refer to a situation where a liquid stops flowing and becomes still. Dries up refers to a situation where a liquid that previously flowed through a particular area no longer exists due to evaporation or other factors. Lastly, Trickles refer to a situation where a liquid flows in a thin or slow stream. These are the opposite of the word over-flows and signify situations where the liquid is controlled or limited in some way.
- rage
- overrun
- fill
- flow
-
ooze
- pour.
-
overflow
- dehydrate,
- dry,
- hold,
- keep,
- underwhelm,
- discouragement,
- insufficiency,
- lack,
- necessity,
- need,
- want.
- spill
- abound
- drown
- engulf
-
ferment
- calm,
- cool,
- dampen,
- discourage,
- dull,
- freeze,
- pacify,
- stop,
- tranquilize,
- be happy.
- impregnate
- overwhelm
- slop
- submerge
- swamp
- plethora
- profusion
-
surfeit
- main.
-
excess
- base,
- core,
- dearth,
- deficiency,
- deprivation,
- economy,
- few,
- frugality,
- little,
- moderation,
- poverty,
- privation,
- scarcity,
- shortcoming.
-
torrent
- drip.
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