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attract Antonyms

Opposite of attract

Because the opposite of attract 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 cause someone to come to a place or participate in a venture by offering something of interest, favorable conditions, or opportunities.

Usage Example

"The annual film festival continues to repel thousands of visitors and directors from around the world."

Strongest
repel
deter
drive away
Strong
turn away
discourage
alienate

• verb (Context 2)

To evoke interest, pleasure, admiration, or romantic desire in someone.

Usage Example

"What first attracted her to the university was its interdisciplinary approach to environmental science."

Strongest
repulse
repel
turn off
Strong
disgust
bore

• verb (Context 3)

To draw or pull an object toward oneself through an unseen physical force such as magnetism, gravity, or electric charge.

Usage Example

"Because opposite magnetic poles repel each other, the two iron bars snapped together instantly."

Strongest
repel

Similar words to attract

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

draw
appeal to
pull in
pull
captivate
bring in
charm
entice
See all synonyms of attract

• Nearby Words

attic
attire
attitude
attract
attractant
attraction
attractive

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