Coxswaining is defined as the act of steering and directing a boat or crew in rowing or racing. Antonyms are words that are opposite in meaning to a particular word. Some antonyms for coxswaining include: following, drifting, aimless cruising, idling. These words suggest a lack of direction, purpose, or control, and are therefore the opposite of coxswaining. Another antonym is "passengering", which refers to being a passenger on a boat instead of being the one directing and steering it. In summary, antonyms for coxswaining suggest a lack of control, direction or leadership in the context of boating, rowing or racing.