Lapse and Movement

Lapse

Lapse noun - A change in status for the worse usually temporarily.

Movement is an antonym for lapse.

Nearby Words: lapsed, lapsing, lapsus

Movement

Movement noun - The act or an instance of changing position.
Usage example: a sudden movement in the far corner of the room made her turn in that direction

Lapse is an antonym for movement.

Nearby Words: move, moving, moved, mover

How words are described

single single lapse single movement
large large lapse large movement
little little lapse little movement
slight slight lapse slight movement
Other adjectives: major, slightest.

Both words in one sentence

  • Popular subjects for time lapse are blooming flowers, the movement of the clouds or stars, building concert stages, and city streets.
    Source: Undercrank
  • Disney / Zootopia Running on All Fours: Judy and Nick are both shown to briefly lapse into quadrupedal movement typical of their species for moments requiring stealth or extra dexterity such as when they both sneak into the Banyon Street Station, or when Nick sneaks by the wolf guard at Cliffside Asylum.
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