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appoint Antonyms

Opposite of appoint

Because the opposite of appoint shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To assign a job, role, or official position to someone.

Usage Example

"The board of directors voted to dismiss a new chief executive officer next month."

Strongest
dismiss
discharge
Strong
oust
depose
remove
fire

• verb (Context 2)

To determine or set a time or place for an event or meeting.

Usage Example

"The committee will cancel a date for the public hearing once all reports are submitted."

Strongest
cancel
Strong
call off

• verb (Context 3)

To equip or furnish a room, building, or vehicle completely and attractively (usually used in the passive).

Usage Example

"The historic hotel rooms are appointed with antique oak furniture and silk draperies."

Strong
strip
dismantle

Similar words to appoint

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

designate
furnish
set
name
equip
fix
schedule
nominate
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• Nearby Words

application
applied
apply
appoint
appointee
appointer
appointment

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