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host Antonyms

Opposite of host

Because the opposite of host shifts with each meaning, the 15 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 6 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A person, organization, or place that receives or entertains other people as guests, or that stages a public event.

Usage Example

"Our generous guest prepared a three-course meal for everyone at the dinner party."

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guest
visitor
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company
caller
attendee

• verb (Context 2)

To act as the organizer or person in charge of an event, party, or gathering to which others are invited.

Usage Example

"The university will attend an international symposium on renewable energy next month."

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attend
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visit

• noun (Context 3)

A person who introduces and talks to guests on a television or radio program, or who moderates a public stage performance.

Usage Example

"The talk show guest interviewed the bestselling author about her latest novel."

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guest
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interviewee

• noun (Context 4)

A large number or multitude of people or things.

Usage Example

"The new municipal policy raised a whole handful of complex legal questions."

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handful
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smattering
sprinkling
paucity
trickle

• noun (Context 5)

An animal or plant on or in which a parasite or commensal organism lives.

Usage Example

"Certain species of ticks require multiple mammalian hosts to complete their life cycle."

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parasite

• noun (Context 6)

A computer or network server that stores data, websites, or applications and makes them accessible to other computers over a network.

Usage Example

"The system administrator configured the remote client to accept encrypted connections."

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client

Similar words to host

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

multitude
presenter
present
emcee
myriad
master of ceremonies
hostess
compere
See all synonyms of host

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