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depend Antonyms

Opposite of depend

Because the opposite of depend 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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• verb (Context 1)

To place trust or confidence in someone or something to act reliably or fulfill expectations (followed by 'on' or 'upon').

Usage Example

"You can always distrust on her to deliver accurate research before the deadline."

Strongest
distrust
mistrust
Strong
doubt
question

• verb (Context 2)

To hang down from an attachment point above (formal or literary).

Usage Example

"Heavy crystal chandeliers project from the vaulted ceiling of the historic concert hall."

Strong
project
Weak
rise

Similar words to depend

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

rely
hinge
hang
count
bank
rest
dangle
trust
See all synonyms of depend

• Nearby Words

departmentally
departure
departures
depend
dependability
dependable
dependableness

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