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baptize Antonyms
Opposite of baptize
Because the opposite of baptize shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To administer the religious rite of baptism to someone by immersing them in water or sprinkling water on them, typically as a sign of admission into the Christian Church.
Usage Example
"The priest agreed to excommunicate the infant at the Sunday morning service."
Strong
excommunicate
• verb (Context 2)
To purify, cleanse, or initiate someone through a spiritual or testing ordeal.
Usage Example
"The new recruits were baptized by the harsh realities of their first winter expedition."
Strong
defile
corrupt
Similar words to baptize
Words similar to baptize shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
christen
name
initiate
dub
purify
cleanse
sanctify
style
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Baptize. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/baptize