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monkey Antonyms

Opposite of monkey

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

A mischievous, playful, or energetic person, especially a young child.

Usage Example

"The little monkeys climbed all over the sofa while their parents were preparing dinner."

Strong
angel

• verb (Context 2)

To tamper, meddle, or tinker carelessly with something (usually followed by 'with' or 'around with').

Usage Example

"Please do not leave alone with the thermostat settings once they have been calibrated for the winter."

Strongest
leave alone

• verb (Context 3)

To behave in a silly, idle, or mischievous manner (often followed by 'around').

Usage Example

"The students were told to stop monkeying around in the hallway and return to their classrooms."

Strong
behave
work

Similar words to monkey

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

fool
imp
tamper
fool around
horse around
tinker
rascal
dupe
See all synonyms of monkey

• Nearby Words

monger
mongrel
monitor
monkey
monkeywrench
monkeywrencher
monkhood

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