Breadcrumb Home > Thesaurus > A Synonyms of athwart Find synonyms for: Adverb 1. athwart usage: at right angles to the center line of a ship 2. obliquely, aslant, athwart usage: at an oblique angle; "the sun shone aslant into his face" WordNet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.Definition and meaning of athwart (Dictionary) TrendingHere are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about. Chinese New Year History, Meaning, and Celebrations Current Events This Week: February 2024 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day History Mardi Gras 30 "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Quotes ✖ Related Content Daily Word Quiz: spelunk Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language