What is another word for moved?

Common synonyms for moved include displace, affect, stirred, prompt, unmoved.

What is the opposite of moved?

Antonyms of moved include still, stationary, unmoved, immobile, static.

Synonyms for

Moved

Verb / mu:vd / Another word for moved — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Changed position or location

Synonyms & similar words

displace affect stirred prompt unmoved rest touched impress incite travel propel act move go affected stay run refrain motivate strike proceed actuate locomote relocated shifted transferred transported carried hauled conveyed shifted changed repositioned displaced migrated traveled journeyed progressed advanced proceeded shifted shuffled stirred

Synonyms by register

Formal

affected touched stirred impressed

Informal

got to choked up wowed blown away

Literary

quickened animated roused

Antonyms

still stationary unmoved immobile static rooted unmoving

Common collocations

deeply moved
moved to tears
moved by compassion
moved to action
moved to anger
moved to pity
moved to protest

Word family

noun movement

verb move

adjective moving

adverb movingly

Usage note

When referring to emotional impact, 'moved' is often followed by 'by' or 'to'. It implies a strong emotional response, not just a physical relocation.

Compare "moved" with another word →