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operation Antonyms

Opposite of operation

Pinning down the opposite of operation 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)

The fact, condition, or process of functioning, working, or being active.

Usage Example

"The new solar power plant went into full inactivity earlier this month."

Strongest
inactivity
Strong
idleness
inaction
shutdown
stoppage
cessation

Similar words to operation

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

surgery
enterprise
functioning
mission
business
undertaking
working
company
See all synonyms of operation

• Nearby Words

operatic
operatics
operating
operation
operational
operationally
operative

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