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paraphrase Antonyms

Opposite of paraphrase

Because the opposite of paraphrase 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 express the meaning of a speaker or writer using different words, especially to achieve greater clarity.

Usage Example

"Rather than quoting the lengthy report verbatim, the journalist chose to quote its main conclusions."

Strongest
quote
Strong
cite

• noun (Context 2)

A restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form, typically for greater clarity.

Usage Example

"The professor asked the students to write a clear quotation of the complex philosophical stanza."

Strongest
quotation
quote

Similar words to paraphrase

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

rephrase
rephrasing
reword
rewording
restatement
restate
reformulate
rendition
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• Nearby Words

paranormally
paraphilic
paraphrasable
paraphrase
paraplegic
parasite
parasitic

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