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impress Antonyms

Opposite of impress

Because the opposite of impress shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To make someone feel admiration and respect.

Usage Example

"Her thorough knowledge of the subject really impressed the interview panel."

Strongest
disappoint
underwhelm
let down
Strong
bore
dismay

• verb (Context 2)

To apply pressure so as to leave a mark, pattern, or indentation on a surface.

Usage Example

"The potter impressed a delicate leaf pattern into the wet clay."

Strong
erase
efface

• verb (Context 3)

To force someone to serve in a military or naval force, or to seize property for public use (historical).

Usage Example

"In the eighteenth century, merchant sailors were frequently impressed into the royal navy."

Strong
discharge
release

Similar words to impress

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

imprint
impression
stamp
conscript
instill
draft
inculcate
hallmark
See all synonyms of impress

• Nearby Words

impregnatable
impregnate
impregnation
impress
impressed
impression
impressionability

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