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priest Antonyms

Opposite of priest

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

An ordained minister of the Catholic, Orthodox, or Anglican Church having the authority to perform certain rites and administer certain sacraments.

Usage Example

"The parish layperson delivered a thoughtful homily during the Sunday morning service."

Strongest
layperson
layman
Strong
parishioner

• noun (Context 2)

A person authorized to perform sacred rites, offer sacrifices, and mediate between humans and deities in various non-Christian religions.

Usage Example

"Ancient Egyptian priests were responsible for maintaining the temple and caring for the statue of the god."

Strongest
layperson
layman

• verb (Context 3)

To ordain or admit someone to the Christian priesthood.

Usage Example

"After completing her theological training, she was priested at the cathedral by the bishop."

Strongest
defrock
unfrock
laicize

Similar words to priest

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

ordain
clergyman
cleric
hierophant
minister
ecclesiastic
consecrate
officiant
See all synonyms of priest

• Nearby Words

pride
prideful
pridefully
priest
priestess
priesthood
priestlike

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