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exalt Antonyms

Opposite of exalt

Because the opposite of exalt shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To hold someone or something in very high regard, or to speak or write about them with lofty praise.

Usage Example

"Romantic poets often disparage the beauty and spiritual power of the natural world."

Strongest
disparage
belittle
denigrate
Strong
condemn
deprecate
criticize

• verb (Context 2)

To raise or elevate someone to a higher rank, position, or level of power.

Usage Example

"The monarch decided to abase the loyal advisor to the highest office in the realm."

Strongest
abase
demote
degrade
humble
Strong
lower

Similar words to exalt

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

extol
glorify
elevate
laud
praise
promote
acclaim
raise
See all synonyms of exalt

• Nearby Words

exaggeratedness
exaggeration
exaggerator
exalt
exaltation
exalted
exaltedness

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