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PROSELYTIZE Antonyms

10 antonyms for proselytize. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For PROSELYTIZE

WordSaveSyns..UsageType
abstain

verb

v

verb

• refrain from voting

• choose not to consume

denounce

verb

v

verb

• speak out against

• to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful

• announce the termination of, as of treaties

• give away information about somebody

deter

verb

v

verb

• try to prevent; show opposition to

• turn away from by persuasion

discourage

verb

v

verb

• try to prevent; show opposition to

• deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged

• advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

dissuade

verb

v

verb

• turn away from by persuasion

oppose

verb

v

verb

• be against; express opposition to

• fight against or resist strongly

• contrast with equal weight or force

• set into opposition or rivalry

• act against or in opposition to

• be resistant to

reject

verb

v

noun

• the person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality

verb

• not accept something given or offered

• not accept as true

• deem wrong or inappropriate

• reject with contempt

• resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ

• refuse entrance or membership

• dismiss from consideration or a contest

repudiate

verb

v

verb

• cast off

• refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid

• refuse to recognize or pay

• reject as untrue, unfounded, or unjust

resist

verb

v

verb

• elude, especially in a baffling way

• stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something

• express opposition through action or words

• withstand the force of something

• resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ

• refuse to comply

retain

verb

v

verb

• hold back within

• allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature

• secure and keep for possible future use or application

• keep in one's mind

Alternatives for ABSTAIN

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Alternatives for DENOUNCE

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Alternatives for DETER

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Alternatives for DISCOURAGE

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Alternatives for DISSUADE

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Alternatives for OPPOSE

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Alternatives for REJECT

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Alternatives for REPUDIATE

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