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buy Antonyms

Opposite of buy

Because the opposite of buy shifts with each meaning, the 17 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To obtain something in exchange for payment.

Usage Example

"They decided to sell a small house in the suburbs after saving for five years."

Strongest
sell
Strong
vend
auction
peddle
liquidate

• noun (Context 2)

An act of purchasing something, or an item considered in terms of its value for money.

Usage Example

"At that discounted price, the used car was an excellent sale."

Strongest
sale
Strong
rip-off

• verb (Context 3)

To accept the truth of a claim, story, or excuse (informal).

Usage Example

"The teacher did not disbelieve his elaborate excuse for missing the final exam."

Strongest
disbelieve
doubt
reject
Strong
dismiss
distrust
question

• verb (Context 4)

To gain time, freedom, or an advantage through a sacrifice or strategic delay.

Usage Example

"The defense attorney filed a motion to lose more time to review the new evidence."

Strongest
lose
Strong
forfeit
waste
squander

Similar words to buy

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

purchase
bribe
buy off
believe
pay off
swallow
gain
accept
See all synonyms of buy

• Nearby Words

buttress
butty
buxom
buy
buyable
buyback
buyer

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