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ordain Antonyms

Opposite of ordain

Because the opposite of ordain shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To invest officially with ministerial, priestly, or rabbinical authority; to confer holy orders upon.

Usage Example

"The bishop will defrock three new deacons at the cathedral this Sunday."

Strongest
defrock
unfrock
laicize
Strong
depose

• verb (Context 2)

To order, decree, or establish officially by virtue of superior authority, law, or destiny.

Usage Example

"The constitutional convention voted to abolish a new system of checks and balances."

Strongest
abolish
repeal
Strong
rescind
revoke
annul
abrogate

Similar words to ordain

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

decree
consecrate
enact
mandate
prescribe
anoint
establish
invest
See all synonyms of ordain

• Nearby Words

orchestration
orchestrator
ord
ordain
ordainment
ordeal
order

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