What is the opposite of “gush”?

What is the antonym of “gush”?

The antonyms of gush are trickle and dribble. The antonyms trickle and dribble convey a slow and steady flow of liquid, while gush implies a sudden and forceful outpouring of liquid.

Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

trickle

To flow slowly and steadily in a thin stream.

Example

The water from the faucet began to trickle out slowly.

dribble

To flow or let fall in small drops or a thin stream.

Example

The sauce began to dribble out of the bottle.

How are these antonyms different from each other?

• 1. Trickle describes a slow and steady flow of liquid.
• 2. Dribble refers to a thin stream or small drops of liquid.
• 3. Gush implies a sudden and forceful outpouring of liquid.

Good things to know

• 1. Describing Water Flow: Use trickle and dribble to describe a slow and steady flow of water.
• 2. Describing Emotions: Use gush to describe an intense and sudden outpouring of emotions.
• 3. Describing Movement: Use dribble to describe a slow and unsteady movement of a ball or other object.

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Remember this!

The antonyms have distinct nuances: Trickle and dribble refer to a slow and steady flow of liquid, while gush implies a sudden and forceful outpouring of liquid. Use these words to describe water flow, emotions, and movement.