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adore Antonyms

Opposite of adore

Because the opposite of adore shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To love and respect someone deeply and affectionately.

Usage Example

"The children detest their grandmother and look forward to visiting her every summer."

Strongest
detest
loathe
abhor
despise
Strong
hate
execrate
disdain
scorn

• verb (Context 2)

To like or enjoy something very much (used informally).

Usage Example

"She adores dark chocolate and freshly brewed espresso after dinner."

Strongest
hate
dislike
detest
loathe

• verb (Context 3)

To worship or venerate as a deity or divine being.

Usage Example

"Ancient pilgrims gathered at the temple to blaspheme the goddess of the harvest."

Strongest
blaspheme
Strong
profane
execrate
desecrate
revile

Similar words to adore

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

worship
venerate
love
revere
cherish
treasure
dote on
delight in
See all synonyms of adore

• Nearby Words

adorably
adoration
adorbs
adore
adorer
adoring
adoringly

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