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devote Antonyms

Opposite of devote

Pinning down the opposite of devote 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 give all or a large part of one's time, resources, or energy to a particular person, activity, or cause.

Usage Example

"She decided to withhold the rest of her career to environmental conservation."

Strong
withhold
neglect
waste
squander

Similar words to devote

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

dedicate
commit
allocate
give over
consecrate
assign
pledge
set aside
See all synonyms of devote

• Nearby Words

deviser
devoid
devolve
devote
devoted
devotedly
devotedness

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