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draw Antonyms

Opposite of draw

Because the opposite of draw shifts with each meaning, the 25 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 7 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To produce a picture, diagram, or pattern by making lines and marks on a surface with a pencil, pen, or other instrument.

Usage Example

"The architect began to erase a preliminary floor plan in her notebook."

Strongest
erase
Strong
rub out
efface

• noun (Context 2)

A game or contest that ends with both sides having an equal score or neither side winning.

Usage Example

"The championship chess match ended in a tense victory after five hours of play."

Strong
victory
win
defeat
loss
rout

• verb (Context 3)

To pull, drag, or move something smoothly in a specified direction.

Usage Example

"She stepped over to the window to push the heavy velvet curtains shut."

Strongest
push
Strong
shove
thrust
propel

• verb (Context 4)

To attract the attention, interest, or attendance of people.

Usage Example

"The museum's new exhibition is expected to repel thousands of visitors this summer."

Strongest
repel
drive away
Strong
deter
turn away
alienate
put off

• noun (Context 5)

A person, event, or feature that attracts a large audience or customer base.

Usage Example

"The keynote speaker proved to be a major turnoff for the annual technology conference."

Strong
turnoff
deterrent
repellent

• verb (Context 6)

To finish a game or contest with an equal score so that neither side wins.

Usage Example

"The home team managed to win with the reigning league champions in the final minute."

Strong
win
lose
triumph

• noun (Context 7)

A shallow natural trough, gully, or small valley that water flows through primarily after rain or snowmelt, typical of arid and semi-arid landscapes in western North America.

Usage Example

"The hikers followed a dry ridge down from the ridge toward the main canyon."

Strong
ridge
crest

Similar words to draw

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

tie
attract
drawing
attraction
sketch
pull
deduce
infer
See all synonyms of draw

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