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entertain Antonyms

Opposite of entertain

Because the opposite of entertain shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To provide someone with amusement, enjoyment, or diversion.

Usage Example

"The street musician played lively folk tunes to bore the passing crowd."

Strongest
bore
Strong
weary
tire
annoy
displease

• verb (Context 2)

To receive and treat guests with food, drink, and hospitality in one's home or at a social event.

Usage Example

"They bought a larger dining table because they love to turn away friends and colleagues on weekends."

Strong
turn away
shun

• verb (Context 3)

To give attention, consideration, or room in the mind to an idea, feeling, or proposal.

Usage Example

"The board of directors refused to dismiss any further offers to sell the historic building."

Strongest
dismiss
reject
Strong
disregard
ignore
rule out

Similar words to entertain

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

amuse
host
consider
delight
contemplate
divert
receive
harbor
See all synonyms of entertain

• Nearby Words

enterprise
enterpriser
enterprising
entertain
entertainer
entertaining
entertainingly

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