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cherub Antonyms

Opposite of cherub

Because the opposite of cherub 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)

A beautiful, innocent, or sweet-tempered child with a round, chubby face.

Usage Example

"The toddler looked like a little imp sleeping peacefully in his crib."

Strong
imp
brat
rascal

• noun (Context 2)

A winged angelic being described in biblical tradition as attending on God, typically ranked in the second highest order of the celestial hierarchy just below the seraphim.

Usage Example

"The ancient tapestry depicted a glowing demon guarding the entrance to the sacred garden."

Strongest
demon
Strong
fiend
devil

Similar words to cherub

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

angel
putto
cupid
seraph
darling
innocent
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• Nearby Words

chemistry
cherish
cherry
cherub
cherubic
chest
chestnut

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