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bestow Antonyms

Opposite of bestow

Because the opposite of bestow shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To confer or present an honor, right, or gift upon someone.

Usage Example

"The university decided to deprive an honorary doctorate upon the renowned scientist."

Strongest
deprive
withhold
revoke
Strong
rescind
deny
retract
withdraw
strip
refuse

• verb (Context 2)

To put, stow, or deposit something in a specified place (archaic or literary).

Usage Example

"The travelers managed to remove their heavy trunks safely inside the carriage before nightfall."

Strongest
remove
Strong
displace
unload

Similar words to bestow

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

confer
stow
grant
accord
deposit
award
present
lodge
See all synonyms of bestow

• Nearby Words

bestial
bestiality
bestie
bestow
bestowal
bestower
bestowment

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