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nick Antonyms

Opposite of nick

Because the opposite of nick shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To steal or take something without permission (informal).

Usage Example

"Someone appears to have nicked my umbrella from the stand by the door."

Strong
return

• verb (Context 2)

To arrest or catch someone committing an offense (informal).

Usage Example

"The officer nicked the driver for speeding in a residential zone."

Strongest
release

Similar words to nick

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

pinch
notch
condition
steal
nab
arrest
lockup
swipe
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• Nearby Words

niceness
nicety
niche
nick
niece
niftily
niftiness

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