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appetize Antonyms

Opposite of appetize

Pinning down the opposite of appetize requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To stimulate or whet the appetite or desire of someone, especially for food.

Usage Example

"The savory aroma of roasted garlic and fresh herbs drifting from the kitchen was enough to nauseate all the dinner guests."

Strongest
nauseate
sicken
Strong
repulse
disgust
sate
satiate
cloy

Similar words to appetize

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

tempt
entice
tantalize
whet
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• Nearby Words

appellant
append
appetite
appetize
appetizer
appetizing
appetizingly

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