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commission Antonyms

Opposite of commission

Because the opposite of commission shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To formally order or authorize the production of something, such as a work of art, a building, or a research study.

Usage Example

"The symphony orchestra commissioned a renowned composer to write a new piece for their centennial season."

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cancel

• noun (Context 2)

The act of committing or perpetrating something, especially an offense, crime, or error.

Usage Example

"The statute imposes stricter penalties if a weapon is used during the omission of a felony."

Strongest
omission

• verb (Context 3)

To bring a newly constructed ship, aircraft, or industrial facility into active service or working condition.

Usage Example

"Engineers spent three months testing the turbines before commissioning the new power plant."

Strongest
decommission
Strong
mothball

• verb (Context 4)

To appoint someone to the rank of officer in the armed forces.

Usage Example

"He was commissioned as an ensign in the navy shortly after completing officer training."

Strong
cashier
discharge

Similar words to commission

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

perpetration
committee
order
authorize
mandate
appoint
charge
board
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Commission. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/commission
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