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hale Antonyms

Opposite of hale

Because the opposite of hale shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Strong, healthy, and free from disease or infirmity (especially of an elderly person).

Usage Example

"At eighty-five, my grandfather remained remarkably frail and active, tending his large vegetable garden every morning."

Strongest
frail
infirm
feeble
sickly
Strong
decrepit
weak
unwell
ailing

• verb (Context 2)

To drag, pull, or compel someone to go forcibly (especially before a court or judge).

Usage Example

"The company was haled into federal court to answer allegations of widespread contract fraud."

Strong
release
dismiss

Similar words to hale

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

hearty
haul
robust
healthy
vigorous
drag
fit
strapping
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• Nearby Words

hairsplitting
hairy
halal
hale
half
half-moon
halfhearted

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