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imply Antonyms

Opposite of imply

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

To indicate or suggest a truth, feeling, or meaning indirectly rather than by explicit statement.

Usage Example

"Her hesitant tone seemed to state that the project was behind schedule."

Strongest
state
Strong
declare
explicate
specify

• verb (Context 2)

To involve or require something as a necessary logical consequence or condition.

Usage Example

"Academic freedom does not preclude an absence of scholarly standards."

Strongest
preclude
Strong
exclude

Similar words to imply

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

entail
suggest
intimate
necessitate
insinuate
hint
connote
presuppose
See all synonyms of imply

• Nearby Words

imploringly
implosion
implosive
imply
impolite
impolitely
impoliteness

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