The term "standing over" usually refers to someone or something looming or hovering above another person or object in a way that conveys dominance, surveillance or threat. Antonyms for this term could include "sitting beside", "resting below", "lying down", "crouching under", "squatting beside" or "bending over". These alternatives accentuate a more humbled, less authoritative or less intimidating position, making the situation more amicable, intimate or equalitarian. Avoiding using words that suggest domination, control or aggression can be helpful in fostering more relaxed and friendly interactions between people or in writing, especially when discussing sensitive or controversial topics where respect and empathy are key.

What are the antonyms for Standing over?

• v.

  • dominate
  • be below
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Famous quotes with Standing over

• When people say 'What are underground comics?' I think the best way you can define them is just the absolute freedom involved... we didn't have anyone standing over us.

  Robert Crumb
• "I'll sue you and the Sheriff's Department," he said, sounding more sulky than anything else. "Questioning me like a common criminal! And with an FBI agent standing over me in a threatening manner!" Since Bishop was across the room leaning rather negligently against the filing cabinet, that was such an obvious exaggeration that Miranda could only admire it for a moment in silence.

  Kay Hooper

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