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laurel Antonyms

Opposite of laurel

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

Honor, distinction, or fame acquired through success or significant achievement, most frequently used in the plural form.

Usage Example

"After winning the international architectural competition, the firm refused to rest on its laurels and immediately began designing an even more ambitious project."

Strongest
dishonor
disgrace
ignominy
Strong
shame
infamy
opprobrium
obscurity

Similar words to laurel

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

bay laurel
laurel wreath
bay
sweet bay
bay tree
true laurel
honor
bays
See all synonyms of laurel

• Nearby Words

launchpad
launder
laureate
laurel
laurels
lavish
lavishly

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Laurel. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/laurel
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