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capering

The word “capering” has 3 syllables: ca-per-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈkeɪpərɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for capering?

In the thesaurus, “capering” has 36 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for capering along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for capering

Antonyms for capering

  • moping
  • pouting
  • stewing
  • sulking

Meanings of capering

  • verb
    1. To leap or jump about in a sprightly or playful manner.
    2. To jump as part of a dance.
    3. To engage in playful behaviour.
  • noun
    1. The motion of one who capers.

Example Sentences

  • The kids were capering around the park, laughing loudly.
  • The puppy was capering happily in the backyard.
  • She enjoyed capering through the fields on a sunny day.
  • The dancers were capering gracefully during the performance.
  • The young deer were capering playfully near the forest edge.

On this page you'll find 40 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to capering, such as: bounding, carousing, carrying on, cavorting, clowning, curveting, curvetting.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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