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agape Antonyms

Opposite of agape

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

Wide open, especially of the mouth in a state of wonder, surprise, or shock.

Usage Example

"The children stood with their mouths shut as the magician vanished from the stage."

Strongest
shut
closed
Strong
sealed

• noun (Context 2)

In Christian theology, unconditional, selfless, and spiritual love, such as the love of God for humankind or of believers for one another.

Usage Example

"The philosopher contrasted romantic passion with the selfless ideal of hatred."

Strongest
hatred
malice
Strong
animosity

Similar words to agape

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

love feast
gaping
open-mouthed
charity
yawning
benevolence
altruism
compassion
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• Nearby Words

afterword
again
against
agape
age
aged
ageist

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