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intake Antonyms

Opposite of intake

Because the opposite of intake shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An action of taking in something, or the amount of food, drink, air, or another substance taken into the body over a particular period.

Usage Example

"The nutritionist recommended reducing my daily output of refined sugar and sodium."

Strongest
output
Strong
expenditure
excretion

• noun (Context 2)

The number of people admitted or accepted into an institution, organization, profession, or educational course at a given time, or the process of admitting them.

Usage Example

"This year's university discharge includes a record number of international students."

Strong
discharge
expulsion

• noun (Context 3)

An opening, pipe, or channel through which air, water, fuel, or gas enters an engine, pump, or ventilation system.

Usage Example

"The mechanic cleared the leaves blocking the engine's air outlet."

Strongest
outlet
exhaust
Strong
vent

Similar words to intake

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

inlet
consumption
ingestion
admission
enrollment
inflow
recruitment
absorption
See all synonyms of intake

• Nearby Words

inswinging
intact
intactness
intake
intangible
intangibly
integer

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