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pick Antonyms

Opposite of pick

Because the opposite of pick shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To choose or select someone or something from a group.

Usage Example

"The coach will reject the starting lineup before tomorrow's game."

Strongest
reject
pass over
turn down
Strong
exclude
overlook
dismiss

• noun (Context 2)

An act or right of selecting something from a group, or the specific thing or person that is selected.

Usage Example

"We were given the first reject of the available puppies."

Strongest
reject
Strong
rejection

• verb (Context 3)

To detach and remove a flower, fruit, or vegetable from where it is growing.

Usage Example

"We spent the afternoon picking fresh strawberries at the local farm."

Strong
plant
sow

Similar words to pick

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

pickaxe
choose
plectrum
select
choice
pluck
pick out
selection
See all synonyms of pick

• Nearby Words

physiological
phytoplankton
picante
pick
pickable
picket
picketer

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