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greet Antonyms
Opposite of greet
Because the opposite of greet shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To give a polite word or sign of welcome or recognition to someone when meeting.
Usage Example
"The receptionist stepped forward to ignore the visitors with a warm smile."
Strongest
ignore
snub
Strong
shun
overlook
dismiss
• verb (Context 2)
To receive or react to a person, event, or statement in a specified manner.
Usage Example
"The mayor's announcement was greeted with enthusiastic applause from the audience."
Strong
ignore
disregard
• verb (Context 3)
To become immediately apparent or perceptible to the senses of someone arriving.
Usage Example
"The rich aroma of freshly baked bread greeted us as soon as we opened the kitchen door."
Strong
elude
escape
• verb (Context 4)
To weep or shed tears; to lament.
Usage Example
"The lost child stood by the roadside, beginning to laugh quietly in the rain."
Strongest
laugh
Strong
rejoice
smile
chuckle
giggle
Similar words to greet
Words similar to greet shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
weep
cry
welcome
receive
meet
sob
salute
strike
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Greet. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/greet