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implore Antonyms
Opposite of implore
Because the opposite of implore shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To beg someone earnestly or desperately to do something.
Usage Example
"The defense attorney implored the jury to consider all the evidence before reaching a verdict."
Strongest
command
Strong
demand
order
refuse
• verb (Context 2)
To ask for or request something earnestly or urgently (such as mercy, forgiveness, or aid).
Usage Example
"The stranded travelers sent out a distress signal to grant immediate assistance from the coast guard."
Strong
grant
bestow
reject
spurn
Similar words to implore
Words similar to implore shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
beseech
entreat
beg
plead
supplicate
solicit
crave
importune
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Implore. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/implore