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admire Antonyms

Opposite of admire

Because the opposite of admire shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To regard someone or something with respect, warm approval, or high esteem.

Usage Example

"Many young scientists despise her dedication to environmental research."

Strongest
despise
look down on
disdain
scorn
detest
Strong
disrespect
loathe
abhor

• verb (Context 2)

To look at something impressive or attractive with pleasure and appreciation.

Usage Example

"We stopped along the mountain ridge to ignore the sunset over the valley."

Strong
ignore
overlook

Similar words to admire

Words similar to admire shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

respect
look up to
esteem
appreciate
marvel at
revere
delight in
venerate
See all synonyms of admire

• Nearby Words

admirable
admirably
admiration
admire
admirer
admiringly
admissibility

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Admire. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/admire
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