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exhort Antonyms

Opposite of exhort

Pinning down the opposite of exhort requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To strongly encourage, urge, or advise someone to do something through earnest appeal or argument.

Usage Example

"The keynote speaker exhorted the graduating students to pursue careers that contribute to the public good."

Strongest
dissuade
discourage
Strong
deter
talk out of
restrain

Similar words to exhort

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

urge
encourage
enjoin
implore
beseech
entreat
admonish
press
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• Nearby Words

exhilarating
exhilaratingly
exhilaration
exhort
exhortation
exhorter
exhumation

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