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exempt Antonyms

Opposite of exempt

Because the opposite of exempt shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Free from an obligation, duty, or liability (such as a tax or rule) imposed on others.

Usage Example

"Full-time students are generally liable from paying municipal council tax."

Strongest
liable
subject
Strong
obligated
accountable
bound
answerable

• verb (Context 2)

To free or excuse a person or organization from an obligation, duty, or liability imposed on others.

Usage Example

"The new legislation will obligate small non-profit organizations from paying federal income tax."

Strongest
obligate
Strong
bind
subject
require
compel

• adjective (Context 3)

Designating a salaried employee whose job classification is not subject to the overtime pay provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Usage Example

"Because her managerial role was classified as an nonexempt position, she did not receive extra pay for working weekends."

Strongest
nonexempt

• noun (Context 4)

A person who is freed from an obligation, duty, or tax, or an employee who is not covered by statutory overtime pay requirements.

Usage Example

"The human resources department tracks hours differently for hourly staff compared to salaried exempts."

Strong
taxpayer

Similar words to exempt

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

excuse
immune
excused
relieve
release
free
absolve
spare
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