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nomination Antonyms

Opposite of nomination

Because the opposite of nomination 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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• noun (Context 1)

The action of proposing or formally entering a candidate for election or for an honor or award.

Usage Example

"The film received five Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture."

Strong
rejection
disqualification
exclusion
withdrawal

• noun (Context 2)

The act of officially appointing someone to an office, duty, or position.

Usage Example

"The Senate will vote next week to confirm her dismissal to the Supreme Court."

Strongest
dismissal
Strong
removal
ouster

Similar words to nomination

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

appointment
designation
recommendation
proposal
selection
assignment
candidacy
endorsement
See all synonyms of nomination

• Nearby Words

nominally
nominatable
nominate
nomination
nominator
nominee
nonabrasive

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