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English / Antonyms / make

What is the opposite of make?

nounverb

Find words with an opposite or contrasting meaning to make.

Closest opposites of make

  • ask
  • avoid
  • be late
  • be the opposite of
  • begin
  • bully
  • default on
  • demote
  • depart
  • departure
  • destroy
  • disagree

Verb

Antonyms by this part of speech

Creating or forming something from materials or ideas

  • destroy
  • break
  • demolish
  • dismantle
  • crush
  • ruin
  • abolish
  • annihilate
  • disassemble
  • take apart

Forcing someone to act against personal wishes

  • ask
  • convince
  • persuade
  • request
  • cajole
  • coax
  • encourage
  • urge
  • appeal
  • beg

Causing an event, object, or condition to exist

  • prevent
  • avert
  • avoid
  • curb
  • limit
  • stave off
  • thwart
  • ward off
  • halt
  • hamper

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