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ingratiate Antonyms

Opposite of ingratiate

Pinning down the opposite of ingratiate requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To bring oneself into favor with someone by flattering or trying to please them (used with a reflexive pronoun).

Usage Example

"The new intern tried to alienate himself with the senior partners by volunteering for every weekend project."

Strongest
alienate
antagonize
Strong
estrange
offend
displease
repel

Similar words to ingratiate

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

endear
fawn
toady
sycophantize
flatter
suck up
butter up
grovel
See all synonyms of ingratiate

• Nearby Words

ingrain
ingrained
ingrate
ingratiate
ingratiatingly
ingratitude
ingredient

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