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carouse Antonyms

Opposite of carouse

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

To drink alcohol plentifully and enjoy oneself with others in a noisy, lively way.

Usage Example

"The victorious players spent the entire evening carousing at a local pub."

Strong
abstain

• noun (Context 2)

A noisy, lively drinking party or bout of boisterous revelry.

Usage Example

"After a night of wild sobriety at the tavern, the sailors woke up with pounding headaches."

Strong
sobriety
abstinence

Similar words to carouse

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

carousal
revel
revelry
roister
merrymake
wassail
party
debauch
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