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ANTICIPATE Antonyms

There are 6 antonyms of the word anticipate. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For ANTICIPATE

WordSaveSyns..UsageType
doubt

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• the state of being unsure of something

• uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something

verb

• consider unlikely

• lack confidence in

dread

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• fearful expectation or anticipation

adjective satellite

• causing fear or dread or terror

verb

• be afraid or scared of; be frightened of

ignore

verb

v

verb

• refuse to acknowledge

• bar from attention or consideration

• fail to notice

• give little or no attention to

• be ignorant of or in the dark about

neglect

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• lack of attention and due care

• the state of something that has been unused and neglected

• willful lack of care and attention

• the trait of neglecting responsibilities and lacking concern

• failure to act with the prudence that a reasonable person would exercise under the same circumstances

verb

• leave undone or leave out

• fail to do something; leave something undone

• fail to attend to

• give little or no attention to

overlook

verb

v

noun

• a high place affording a good view

verb

• look past, fail to notice

• be oriented in a certain direction

• leave undone or leave out

• look down on

• watch over

surprise

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

• a sudden unexpected event

• the act of surprising someone

verb

• cause to be surprised

• come upon or take unawares

• attack by storm; attack suddenly

Alternatives for DOUBT

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Alternatives for IGNORE

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Alternatives for OVERLOOK

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Alternatives for SURPRISE

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