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ladle Antonyms

Opposite of ladle

Pinning down the opposite of ladle 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 distribute or deal out something (such as money, advice, or praise) generously or lavishly.

Usage Example

"The manager ladled out bonuses to the entire department after the record-breaking quarter."

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withhold
Strong
hold back
hoard
begrudge

Similar words to ladle

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

lavish
spoon
dipper
scoop
shower
dish out
dole out
hand out
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• Nearby Words

laden
ladieswear
lading
ladle
lady
ladylike
lag

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