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cheek Antonyms

Opposite of cheek

Because the opposite of cheek 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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• noun (Context 1)

Impertinent, bold, or disrespectful speech or behavior; audacity.

Usage Example

"He had the respect to ask for a promotion after arriving late all week."

Strongest
respect
politeness
deference
Strong
courtesy
modesty
humility

• verb (Context 2)

To speak impertinently or disrespectfully to someone.

Usage Example

"The student was sent to the principal's office for cheeking the teacher."

Strongest
respect
Strong
obey

Similar words to cheek

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

buttock
impertinence
impudence
sass
insolence
audacity
nerve
gall
See all synonyms of cheek

• Nearby Words

checking
checkmate
checkout
cheek
cheekily
cheekiness
cheeky

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