What is another word for Bestriding?

Pronunciation: [bɪstɹˈa͡ɪdɪŋ] (IPA)

Bestriding is the act of straddling or standing over something. The word can also be used to describe someone who dominates or controls a situation. Synonyms for bestriding include towering, commanding, overseeing, supervising, or dominating. These words all convey a sense of power or authority, suggesting that the subject is in control of the situation. Other synonyms for bestriding include astride, straddling, spanning, or bridging, which connote a physical action of standing or spanning over something. Regardless of the specific synonym used, the word bestriding implies an impressive and powerful presence.

What are the hypernyms for Bestriding?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the antonyms for Bestriding?

Usage examples for Bestriding

It was soon supplanted by a feeling of anxious apprehension, that reached its climax, as the two cavaliers, each Bestriding his own steed, spurred their horses towards the centre of the camp-the arena of the intended combat.
"The White Gauntlet"
Mayne Reid
It was a man-a rider-Bestriding a black horse!
"The White Gauntlet"
Mayne Reid
After Bestriding the balustrade, he carefully loosened one of the shutters by passing first his fingers and then his hand through the intervening space; and he succeeded in unfastening the bolt.
"The Woman of Mystery"
Maurice Leblanc

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