ascension - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

the act of changing location in an upward direction

Synonyms

• ascending
• ascension
• ascent
• rise

More generic

• motion
• move
• movement

More specific

• climb
• heave
• heaving
• levitation
• mount
• soar
• zoom

Noun

(astronomy) the rising of a star above the horizon

Synonyms

• ascension

More generic

• change of location
• travel

Noun

(New Testament) the rising of the body of Jesus into heaven on the 40th day after his Resurrection

Synonyms

• Ascension
• Ascension of Christ

Noun

a movement upward

Synonyms

• ascension
• ascent
• rise
• rising

More generic

• change of location
• travel

More specific

• climb
• climbing
• elevation
• heave
• heaving
• lift
• liftoff
• mounting
• raising
• rapid climb
• rapid growth
• takeoff
• upheaval
• uplift
• uplifting
• upthrow
• upthrust
• zoom

Noun

(Christianity) celebration of the Ascension of Christ into heaven; observed on the 40th day after Easter

Synonyms

• Ascension
• Ascension Day
• Ascension of the Lord

More generic

• holy day of obligation

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