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decree Antonyms

Opposite of decree

Pinning down the opposite of decree 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 order, establish, or decide something officially by authoritative mandate.

Usage Example

"The city council decreed that all historical landmarks in the district must be preserved."

Strong
repeal
revoke
rescind
annul

Similar words to decree

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

edict
ordain
judgment
ruling
mandate
proclamation
proclaim
command
See all synonyms of decree

• Nearby Words

decoy
decrease
decreasingly
decree
decrement
decrepit
decrepitly

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