Bustle and Creep

Opposite meaning words

Bustle verb - To proceed or move quickly.

Usage example: the hostess bustled about, taking care of last-minute preparations for the party

Show all Definitions

Creep is an antonym for bustle.

Nearby Words: bustling, bustled, bustler

Creep verb - To advance gradually beyond the usual or desirable limits.

Show all Definitions

Bustle is an antonym for creep.

Nearby Words: creepy, creeping, creeper

Cite this Source

Creep and Bustle. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/bustle/creep

Bustle & Creep. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/bustle/creep>.

Creep or Bustle. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/bustle/creep.

Google Ngram Viewer shows how "bustle" and "creep" have occurred on timeline