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dew Antonyms

Opposite of dew

Pinning down the opposite of dew 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 wet or moisten lightly with or as if with droplets of condensed moisture.

Usage Example

"Tears of relief dewed her eyelashes as she read the letter."

Strongest
dry
Strong
parch
desiccate

Similar words to dew

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

bedew
moisten
dampen
condensation
moisture
wet
sweat
perspiration
See all synonyms of dew

• Nearby Words

devout
devoutly
devoutness
dew
dewax
dewey
dewy

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