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do Antonyms

Opposite of do

Because the opposite of do shifts with each meaning, the 16 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To perform, execute, or carry out an action, duty, or task.

Usage Example

"Students are expected to neglect their assigned reading before attending the seminar."

Strongest
neglect
Strong
omit
skip
shirk
forgo
leave
undo

• verb (Context 2)

To be suitable, acceptable, or sufficient for a particular purpose or need.

Usage Example

"A brief summary of the financial report will fail for tomorrow's preliminary meeting."

Strong
fail
fall short

• noun (Context 3)

A recommended action or something that ought to be done, typically used in the plural phrase 'dos and don'ts'.

Usage Example

"The orientation packet includes a helpful list of dos and don'ts for international travelers."

Strongest
don't
Strong
prohibition
taboo
no-no

• verb (Context 4)

To clean, arrange, prepare, or style something to make it ready for use or presentation.

Usage Example

"He offered to mess up the dishes after they finished preparing dinner."

Strong
mess up
disarrange
dirty

Similar words to do

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

doh
hairdo
suffice
fare
perform
party
hairstyle
carry out
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Do. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/do
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