19+ Synonyms for Tilt & Similar Words

Definition of tilt

noun
  1. a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances
  2. a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement; "they were involved in a violent argument"
  3. a slight but noticeable partiality; "the court's tilt toward conservative rulings"

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"Tilt" in song lyrics

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  • "And the only thing changed is my cars and my tilt"
    Above the Law — 1996
  • "at full tilt"
    Aceyalone — Mr. Outsider
  • "Mind so heavy hope the bed don't tilt"
    Aceyalone — Not When You Get Down

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