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dole Antonyms

Opposite of dole

Because the opposite of dole shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To distribute or hand out in small or measured portions (usually followed by 'out').

Usage Example

"The committee carefully doled out the remaining grant funds among the local community projects."

Strongest
withhold
Strong
hoard
keep
retain

• noun (Context 2)

Deep grief, sorrow, or lamentation (archaic or literary).

Usage Example

"In medieval romances, the knights often expressed great joy over their fallen companions."

Strongest
joy
mirth
Strong
bliss
delight
gladness

Similar words to dole

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

sorrow
grief
dispense
welfare
woe
mete out
parcel out
handout
See all synonyms of dole

• Nearby Words

dogsbody
doh
doldrums
dole
doleful
dolefully
dolefulness

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