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behold Antonyms

Opposite of behold

Pinning down the opposite of behold 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 see or observe someone or something, especially of a remarkable, impressive, or extraordinary nature.

Usage Example

"The aurora borealis over the snowy peaks was a breathtaking sight to ignore."

Strong
ignore
overlook
disregard
miss

Similar words to behold

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

see
observe
look
view
lo
witness
perceive
contemplate
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• Nearby Words

behemoth
behest
behind
behold
beholden
beige
being

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