headwind
The word “headwind” has 2 syllables: head-wind
It's pronounced as /ˈhɛdˌwɪnd/
What is synonym and antonym for headwind?
In the thesaurus, “headwind” has 26 synonyms and 2 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for headwind along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for headwind
- air
- airflow
- blast
- blow
- breath
- breeze
- current
- draft
- flurry
- gale
- northeaster
- norther
- northwester
- puff
- sea breeze
- southeaster
- southwester
- squall
- tempest
- tornado
- waft
- westerly
- whiff
- wind
- windstorm
- zephyr
Antonyms for headwind
Meanings of headwind
- noun
- A wind that blows directly against the course of a vehicle, like an aircraft, train, or ship.
Example Sentences
- The plane faced a strong headwind during takeoff.
- Cyclists slowed down because of the headwind.
- The ship struggled against a powerful headwind.
- Economic challenges created a financial headwind for the company.
- Running into a headwind made the race more difficult.
On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to headwind, such as: air, airflow, blast, blow, breath, breeze, calm.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
waft
zephyr
- air
- airflow
- aroma
- atmosphere
- blast
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- breath
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- chinook
- current
- cyclone
- draft
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- flatus
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- gale
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- headwind
- heaven
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- hot air
- mistral
- northeaster
- norther
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- odor
- ozone
- puff
- sea breeze
- sigh
- sky
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- southeaster
- southwester
- squall
- stratosphere
- tailwind
- tempest
- tornado
- troposphere
- typhoon
- vapor
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- waft
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- westerly
- whiff
- whirlwind
- whisk
- wind
- windstorm
tailwind
- blast
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- breath
- breeze
- current
- draft
- flurry
- gale
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- headwind
- puff
- squall
- tempest
- tornado
- waft
- wind
- windstorm
- zephyr
westerly
air
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- airflow
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- genius loci
- give
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- gloss
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- headwind
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- nimbus
- northeaster
- norther
- northwester
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- puff
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- rhythm
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- sea breeze
- semblance
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- smell
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- southeaster
- southwester
- speak out
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- spirit
- squall
- state
- strain
- submit
- suggestion
- tailwind
- temper
- tempest
- tone
- tornado
- trait
- treachery
- treason
- tune
- unfaithfulness
- vent
- ventilate
- voice
- waft
- warble
- westerly
- whiff
- wind
- windstorm
- write
- write up
- zephyr