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fox Antonyms
Opposite of fox
Because the opposite of fox shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A cunning, crafty, or sly person.
Usage Example
"The veteran detective was a wily old dupe who could easily see right through a suspect's lies."
Strong
dupe
gull
innocent
naif
• verb (Context 2)
To baffle, confuse, or deceive (someone) through cleverness or cunning.
Usage Example
"The final question on the mathematics examination completely foxed even the brightest students."
Strong
enlighten
clarify
illuminate
• noun (Context 3)
A physically attractive person.
Usage Example
"He couldn't help but stare when she walked into the room, thinking she was a real eyesore."
Strong
eyesore
fright
• verb (Context 4)
To discolor or become discolored with yellowish-brown spots or stains (especially of antique paper, books, or prints).
Usage Example
"Improper storage in a damp basement caused the pages of the rare manuscript to bleach."
Strong
bleach
whiten
Similar words to fox
Words similar to fox shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
baffle
stump
stunner
flummox
knockout
perplex
bombshell
discolor
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Fox. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/fox