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declare Antonyms

Opposite of declare

Because the opposite of declare shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To say something in a solemn, emphatic, or authoritative manner.

Usage Example

"The lead researcher declared that the new findings would transform our understanding of climate patterns."

Strong
deny
retract
recant
suppress

• verb (Context 2)

To formally announce the beginning of a state or condition, or to officially pronounce someone or something to have a particular status.

Usage Example

"The governor declared a state of emergency following the severe coastal flooding."

Strong
revoke
rescind
annul

• verb (Context 3)

To acknowledge possession of taxable income or dutiable goods to government or customs authorities.

Usage Example

"Travelers arriving from abroad must conceal any agricultural products at the customs desk."

Strongest
conceal
withhold
Strong
hide
smuggle

Similar words to declare

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

proclaim
report
pronounce
state
disclose
assert
announce
affirm
See all synonyms of declare

• Nearby Words

declarable
declaration
declarative
declare
declarer
declassification
declassify

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