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RETROACT Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word retroact. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For RETROACT

WordSaveSyns..UsageType
advance

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• a movement forward

• a change for the better; progress in development

• a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others

• the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)

• an amount paid before it is earned

• increase in price or value

adjective satellite

• being ahead of time or need

• situated ahead or going before

verb

• move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

• bring forward for consideration or acceptance

• increase or raise

• contribute to the progress or growth of

• cause to move forward

• obtain advantages, such as points, etc.

• develop in a positive way

• develop further

• give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

• pay in advance

• move forward

• rise in rate or price

defer

verb

v

verb

• hold back to a later time

• yield to another's wish or opinion

delay

verb, noun

v, n

noun

• time during which some action is awaited

• the act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time

verb

• cause to be slowed down or delayed

• act later than planned, scheduled, or required

• stop or halt

• slow the growth or development of

forward

verb, adverb

v, adv

adjective

• at or near or directed toward the front

• used of temperament or behavior; lacking restraint or modesty

• of the transmission gear causing forward movement in a motor vehicle

noun

• the person who plays the position of forward in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey

• a position on a basketball, soccer, or hockey team

adverb

• at or to or toward the front; forward

• forward in time or order or degree

• toward the future; forward in time

• in a forward direction

• near or toward the bow of a ship or cockpit of a plane

adjective satellite

• moving forward

verb

• send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit

hinder

verb

v

adjective satellite

• located at or near the back of an animal

verb

• be a hindrance or obstacle to

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

• put at a disadvantage

impede

verb

v

verb

• be a hindrance or obstacle to

• block passage through

obstruct

verb

v

verb

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

• block passage through

• shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight

postpone

verb

v

verb

• hold back to a later time

prevent

verb

v

verb

• keep from happening or arising; make impossible

• stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state

procrastinate

verb

v

verb

• postpone doing what one should be doing

• postpone or delay needlessly

Alternatives for ADVANCE

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Phrases (19)

Alternatives for DEFER

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Phrases (4)

Alternatives for DELAY

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Phrases (3)

Alternatives for FORWARD

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Phrases (2)

Alternatives for HINDER

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Alternatives for IMPEDE

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Alternatives for OBSTRUCT

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Alternatives for POSTPONE

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