Tilt — synonyms, definition

1. tilt (Noun)

angle arguing argument bias collision contention contest contestation controversy declivity disceptation disputation drop encounter engagement grade gradient inclination incline inclining • • •

tilt (Noun) — A combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances.

tilt (Noun) — A contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement. ex. "they were involved in a violent tilt"

tilt (Noun) — A slight but noticeable partiality. ex. "the court's tilt toward conservative rulings"

tilt (Noun) — The property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical. ex. "the tower had a pronounced tilt"

tilt (Noun) — Pitching dangerously to one side.

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2. tilt (Verb)

ascend bend cant cant over careen dip fall incline lean lift list lurch move overturn pitch prise prize pry pull push • • •

tilt (Verb) — To incline or bend from a vertical position.

tilt (Verb) — Heel over. ex. "The tower is tilting"

tilt (Verb) — Move sideways or in an unsteady way. ex. "The ship tilted out of control"

tilt (Verb) — Charge with a tilt.

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