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cherish Antonyms

Opposite of cherish

Because the opposite of cherish shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To protect and care for someone or something lovingly; to hold dear.

Usage Example

"She continues to neglect the handwritten letters her grandmother sent her decades ago."

Strongest
neglect
despise
Strong
forsake
abandon
scorn
disdain

• verb (Context 2)

To keep a hope, ambition, or memory resolutely in mind.

Usage Example

"For years, the young musician cherished a secret ambition to perform at the symphony hall."

Strongest
abandon
Strong
renounce
relinquish
give up
discard

Similar words to cherish

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

treasure
harbor
prize
nurture
adore
foster
value
entertain
See all synonyms of cherish

• Nearby Words

chemical
chemically
chemistry
cherish
cherry
cherub
cherubic

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