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gratify Antonyms

Opposite of gratify

Because the opposite of gratify shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To give someone pleasure or satisfaction.

Usage Example

"The overwhelming support from the local community deeply gratified the event organizers."

Strongest
displease
dissatisfy
disappoint
Strong
frustrate
dismay
let down
annoy

• verb (Context 2)

To indulge or satisfy a desire, appetite, or whim.

Usage Example

"He bought the rare antique watch merely to frustrate a passing whim."

Strongest
frustrate
Strong
thwart
deny
repress
suppress
curb

Similar words to gratify

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

indulge
satisfy
please
delight
fulfill
appease
content
gladden
See all synonyms of gratify

• Nearby Words

gratefully
gratefulness
gratification
gratify
gratifying
gratifyingly
grating

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