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hear Antonyms

Opposite of hear

Pinning down the opposite of hear 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 listen attentively to someone or something, especially in an official or judicial capacity to judge a case or argument.

Usage Example

"The Supreme Court agreed to dismiss the appeal during its autumn session."

Strong
dismiss
ignore

Similar words to hear

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

try
learn
find out
adjudicate
catch
judge
perceive
make out
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• Nearby Words

healthy
heap
heaps
hear
hearable
hearer
hearing

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