spin - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

a distinctive interpretation (especially as used by politicians to sway public opinion)

Synonyms

• spin

More generic

• interpretation
• rendering
• rendition

Noun

rapid descent of an aircraft in a steep spiral

Synonyms

• spin
• tailspin

More generic

• acrobatics
• aerobatics
• stunt flying
• stunting

Noun

a short drive in a car

Synonyms

• spin

More generic

• drive
• ride

Noun

the act of rotating rapidly

Synonyms

• spin
• twirl
• twist
• twisting
• whirl

More generic

• rotary motion
• rotation

More specific

• birling
• logrolling
• pirouette

Noun

a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)

Synonyms

• spin

More generic

• gyration
• revolution
• rotation

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• English
• backspin
• side
• topspin

Verb

prolong or extend

Synonyms

• spin
• spin out

More generic

• draw out
• extend
• prolong
• protract

Verb

twist and turn so as to give an intended interpretation

Synonyms

• spin

More generic

• lay out
• present
• represent

More specific

• sugarcoat

Verb

work natural fibers into a thread

Synonyms

• spin

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• distort
• twine
• twist

Verb

form a web by making a thread

Synonyms

• spin

More generic

• create from raw material
• create from raw stuff

Related

• extrude
• squeeze out

Verb

make up a story

Synonyms

• spin

More generic

• cook up
• fabricate
• invent
• make up
• manufacture

Verb

revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

Synonyms

• gyrate
• reel
• spin
• spin around
• whirl

More generic

• go around
• revolve
• rotate

More specific

• whirligig

Verb

cause to spin

Synonyms

• birl
• spin
• twirl
• whirl

More generic

• circumvolve
• rotate

Verb

stream in jets, of liquids

Synonyms

• spin

More generic

• stream
• well out

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• centrifugate
• centrifuge

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