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occasion Antonyms

Opposite of occasion

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

To cause, bring about, or give rise to something (typically in formal contexts).

Usage Example

"The unexpected delay occasioned considerable inconvenience for the passengers."

Strong
prevent
avert

Similar words to occasion

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

cause
instance
bring about
event
reason
give rise to
time
celebration
See all synonyms of occasion

• Nearby Words

obvious
obviously
obviousness
occasion
occasional
occasionally
occidental

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