zag
The word “zag” has 1 syllable: zag
It's pronounced as /zæg/
What is synonym and antonym for zag?
In the thesaurus, “zag” has 36 synonyms and 1 antonym.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for zag along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for zag
- about-face
- arc
- arch
- bend
- bow
- break
- circle
- coil
- crook
- curl
- curve
- cut
- deviate
- hook
- loop
- pivot
- round
- sheer
- skew
- slew
- slue
- spiral
- stray
- sweep
- swerve
- turn
- twist
- veer
- wander
- waver
- weave
- wheel
- wind
- yaw
- zig
- zigzag
Antonyms for zag
- straighten
Meanings of zag
- noun
- One of a series of sharp turns or reversals.
- Twist in a storyline.
- verb
- To move with a sharp turn or reversal.
Example Sentences
- As the opponent expected a straight move, the skilled chess player decided to zag instead, surprising everyone.
- The racecar driver executed a swift zag to avoid a collision with the car in front.
- The hiker navigated the winding trail, making sure to zag and zig to enjoy the scenic views.
- In dance class, the instructor taught the students how to gracefully zag across the dance floor.
- The quarterback's sudden zag left the defenders momentarily confused, allowing for a successful pass.
On this page you'll find 37 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to zag, such as: about-face, arc, arch, bend, bow, break, circle.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
yaw
zig
about-face
- 180 degree turn
- U-turn
- about-turn
- abrogate
- annul
- arc
- arch
- backtrack
- bait and switch
- bend
- bow
- break
- change
- change in direction
- change of heart
- changeabout
- circle
- coil
- countermand
- crook
- curl
- curve
- cut
- denial
- deviate
- disaffirmance
- disavowal
- disownment
- double
- doubleback
- flip-flop
- hesitation
- hook
- indecision
- irresolution
- loop
- overturn
- overturning
- pivot
- policy change
- recantation
- reconsideration
- renunciation
- repeal
- repudiation
- rescind
- retraction
- retreat
- reversal
- reverse
- revert
- revoke
- round
- second thought
- sheer
- shilly-shallying
- skew
- slew
- slue
- spiral
- stray
- strike down
- sweep
- swerve
- switch
- switcheroo
- turn
- turnabout
- turnaround
- twist
- vacillation
- veer
- volte-face
- wabbling
- wander
- waver
- wavering
- weave
- wheel
- wind
- wobbling
- yaw
- zag
- zig
- zigzag
veer
- about-face
- angle off
- angling
- arc
- arch
- avert
- be deflected
- bear
- bend
- bow
- break
- change
- change course
- circle
- cock
- coil
- crook
- curl
- curve
- cut
- deflect
- depart
- detour
- deviate
- digress
- dip
- divagate
- diverge
- divert
- drift
- get around
- hook
- inclination
- list
- loop
- make a left
- make a right
- move
- nod
- pivot
- rechannel
- redirect
- reverse
- round
- sheer
- shift
- shunt
- sidetrack
- skew
- skid
- slew
- slue
- spiral
- stray
- sway
- sweep
- swerve
- swing
- switch
- swivel
- tack
- tilt
- tip
- train off
- transfer
- turn
- turn back
- turn off
- twist
- volte-face
- wander
- waver
- weave
- wheel
- whip
- whirl
- wind
- yaw
- zag
- zig
- zigzag