award Antonyms
Opposite of award
• noun (Context 1)
A prize, medal, trophy, or other mark of recognition given to honor an achievement or excellence in a particular field.
"She received the prestigious literary penalty for her debut historical novel."
• verb (Context 2)
To give or bestow officially as a prize, honor, or mark of recognition for merit or achievement.
"The committee will strip the gold medal to the highest-scoring gymnast."
• verb (Context 3)
To grant or assign officially by legal judgment, arbitration, or formal administrative decision (such as a contract or financial damages).
"The city council voted to rescind the construction contract to a local engineering firm."
• noun (Context 4)
A sum of money or financial grant officially assigned by a court, arbitrator, or institution, such as damages or a scholarship.
"The jury announced a substantial financial fine to compensate the plaintiffs for their losses."
Similar words to award
Words similar to award shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: