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indicate Antonyms
Opposite of indicate
Because the opposite of indicate shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To point out, show, or direct attention to something.
Usage Example
"The dotted red line on the map indicates the proposed hiking trail."
Strongest
conceal
Strong
hide
obscure
• verb (Context 2)
To serve as a sign, symptom, or piece of evidence of a particular fact, condition, or quality.
Usage Example
"Rising global temperatures belie a significant shift in long-term climate patterns."
Strong
belie
contradict
mask
• verb (Context 3)
To state, express, or make known briefly or indirectly.
Usage Example
"Several committee members indicated their willingness to support the revised budget."
Strong
withhold
suppress
• verb (Context 4)
To make a particular medical treatment or course of action necessary or advisable (usually used in the passive).
Usage Example
"In severe cases of bacterial infection, immediate antibiotic therapy is indicated."
Strongest
contraindicate
Similar words to indicate
Words similar to indicate shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
signal
point out
signify
denote
show
suggest
call for
express
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Indicate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/indicate