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Opposite of inscribe

Because the opposite of inscribe 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 write, carve, or engrave words or symbols onto a surface, especially as a formal or permanent record.

Usage Example

"The names of the founders were inscribed on a bronze plaque in the lobby."

Strongest
efface
erase
Strong
obliterate
expunge
wipe out

• verb (Context 2)

To enter a name or item on an official list, register, or roll.

Usage Example

"In 1987, the historic cathedral was officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List."

Strongest
delist
Strong
remove
strike

• verb (Context 3)

To draw a geometric figure inside another so that their boundaries touch at the maximum number of points without intersecting (in geometry).

Usage Example

"The math problem asked the students to circumscribe a regular hexagon inside a given circle."

Strongest
circumscribe

Similar words to inscribe

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

engrave
dedicate
register
carve
enroll
autograph
etch
incise
See all synonyms of inscribe

• Nearby Words

insanity
insatiable
insatiably
inscribe
inscription
inseam
insect

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