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Opposite of cite

Pinning down the opposite of cite requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To praise or commend someone publicly in an official report, especially for a courageous or meritorious act.

Usage Example

"The firefighter was cited by the city council for extraordinary bravery during the rescue."

Strong
reprimand
censure
condemn

Similar words to cite

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

citation
quote
commend
reference
summon
subpoena
recognize
praise
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• Nearby Words

cisgender
citable
citation
cite
citified
citizen
citizenship

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