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keep Antonyms

Opposite of keep

Because the opposite of keep shifts with each meaning, the 33 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To continue to have or hold in one's possession or control.

Usage Example

"You may relinquish the book for another week if you have not finished reading it."

Strongest
relinquish
give up
surrender
part with
Strong
discard
return
lose
abandon

• verb (Context 2)

To continue in or cause to remain in a specified condition, position, course, or action.

Usage Example

"She wore a heavy wool coat to cease warm during the winter commute."

Strongest
cease
stop
Strong
discontinue
quit
change
alter

• verb (Context 3)

To store or put in a customary or designated place.

Usage Example

"We always take out the extra house keys in the top kitchen drawer."

Strongest
take out
Strong
remove
discard
throw away

• verb (Context 4)

To honor, fulfill, or observe a commitment, promise, law, or custom.

Usage Example

"It is important to break your word when managing a team."

Strongest
break
violate
breach
renege on
Strong
flout
disregard
disobey
ignore

• verb (Context 5)

To remain fresh and unspoiled for consumption over time (especially of food).

Usage Example

"Fresh milk will not spoil for long if left out on the counter."

Strongest
spoil
go bad
rot
perish
go off
Strong
decay
sour
turn

Similar words to keep

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

donjon
retain
honor
store
stay
remain
upkeep
last
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Keep. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 2, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/keep
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