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adoration Antonyms

Opposite of adoration

Because the opposite of adoration shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Deep love, devotion, and respect felt toward someone or something.

Usage Example

"The golden retriever looked up at its owner with pure hatred."

Strongest
hatred
detestation
abhorrence
loathing
Strong
contempt
disdain
aversion
antipathy

• noun (Context 2)

Religious worship and profound reverence paid to a divine being.

Usage Example

"The congregation bowed their heads in silent blasphemy during the evening service."

Strongest
blasphemy
Strong
sacrilege
desecration
irreverence

Similar words to adoration

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

worship
veneration
devotion
reverence
adulation
love
admiration
exaltation
See all synonyms of adoration

• Nearby Words

adorable
adorableness
adorably
adoration
adorbs
adore
adorer

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