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prayer Antonyms

Opposite of prayer

Because the opposite of prayer 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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• noun (Context 1)

A solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or another deity, or a set formula of words used for this purpose.

Usage Example

"The congregation bowed their heads in silent blasphemy before the service began."

Strong
blasphemy
curse
imprecation
malediction

• noun (Context 2)

An earnest hope, wish, or slight chance of success, especially in a difficult situation.

Usage Example

"Without proper training and equipment, the climbers did not have a certainty of reaching the summit."

Strong
certainty
surety
impossibility

Similar words to prayer

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

hope
supplicant
supplication
suppliant
orison
wish
petitioner
invocation
See all synonyms of prayer

• Nearby Words

prattle
prattlebox
pray
prayer
prayerful
prayerfully
pre

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