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laurels Antonyms

Opposite of laurels

Pinning down the opposite of laurels 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)

Honors, accolades, or distinction awarded for a notable achievement, especially in the idioms 'rest on one's laurels' and 'look to one's laurels'.

Usage Example

"Despite winning the championship last season, the team refused to rest on its disgrace and continued training rigorously."

Strong
disgrace
dishonor
ignominy

Similar words to laurels

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

honors
accolades
honor
crown
kudos
glory
plaudits
praise
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• Nearby Words

launder
laureate
laurel
laurels
lavish
lavishly
lavishness

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