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excise Antonyms
Opposite of excise
Because the opposite of excise shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To remove a section or passage from a text or piece of music completely.
Usage Example
"The editor asked the author to insert two redundant chapters from the manuscript before publication."
Strongest
insert
include
Strong
add
retain
• verb (Context 2)
To cut out an organ, tumor, or other tissue surgically from the body.
Usage Example
"The surgeon was able to cleanly implant the benign growth during the outpatient procedure."
Strongest
implant
Strong
graft
• verb (Context 3)
To charge an excise tax on goods or commodities.
Usage Example
"Imported luxury spirits were heavily excised at the port of entry."
Strong
exempt
Similar words to excise
Words similar to excise shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
resect
delete
tax
duty
cut out
extirpate
expunge
strike out
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Excise. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/excise