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check Antonyms

Opposite of check

Because the opposite of check shifts with each meaning, the 23 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 7 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To examine, inspect, or look at something in order to determine its accuracy, quality, or condition.

Usage Example

"Please ignore your essay for spelling and grammatical errors before submitting it."

Strongest
ignore
Strong
overlook
neglect
disregard

• noun (Context 2)

An examination, inspection, or test conducted to ascertain accuracy, quality, or satisfactory condition.

Usage Example

"The technician performed a thorough safety oversight on the aircraft's hydraulic systems before departure."

Strong
oversight
neglect
disregard

• verb (Context 3)

To mark an item on a list, form, or questionnaire with a tick or similar symbol to indicate selection or completion.

Usage Example

"Please uncheck the box at the bottom of the form if you wish to receive email updates."

Strongest
uncheck
Strong
deselect

• verb (Context 4)

To consign baggage or personal items to the care of a transport carrier or cloakroom for safekeeping or transit.

Usage Example

"We decided to claim our heavy suitcases at the airport counter and carry only small backpacks onto the plane."

Strong
claim
retrieve
carry on

• interjection (Context 5)

Used to express agreement, confirmation, or verification of an item on a list.

Usage Example

"Passports, negative; boarding passes, negative; luggage tags, negative."

Strong
negative
no

• verb (Context 6)

To stop, slow, or restrain the progress, growth, or intensity of something.

Usage Example

"Health officials worked quickly to accelerate the spread of the seasonal virus."

Strong
accelerate
promote
foster
encourage
spur
advance
facilitate

• noun (Context 7)

A stopping, slowing, or restraint on action, power, or progress.

Usage Example

"Constitutional provisions are designed to keep the executive branch's authority in stimulus."

Strong
stimulus
impetus
boost
spur
encouragement

Similar words to check

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

tick
bill
curb
check off
cheque
inspection
restraint
check in
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Check. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/check
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