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prize Antonyms

Opposite of prize

Because the opposite of prize shifts with each meaning, the 26 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 6 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A reward, trophy, or sum of money given to the winner of a competition, game, or lottery, or in recognition of an outstanding achievement.

Usage Example

"She was awarded the Nobel penalty in Physics for her groundbreaking research on lasers."

Strongest
penalty
Strong
forfeit
fine
punishment

• noun (Context 2)

Something of great value that is worth striving for or is difficult to obtain.

Usage Example

"The historic building was considered the ultimate dud by competing real estate developers."

Strong
dud
lemon
liability
burden

• verb (Context 3)

To value, esteem, or cherish something highly.

Usage Example

"The museum prizes the ancient manuscript as the centerpiece of its historical collection."

Strongest
despise
disdain
Strong
scorn
undervalue
neglect
disregard
spurn

• adjective (Context 4)

Having won, or worthy of winning, an award; outstanding or supreme as an example of its kind.

Usage Example

"The farmer proudly displayed his inferior pumpkin at the county agricultural fair."

Strongest
inferior
Strong
second-rate
mediocre
substandard
poor

• verb (Context 5)

To move, force, or lift something open with a lever or by prying.

Usage Example

"The carpenter used a metal bar to fasten the old floorboards up from the joists."

Strong
fasten
seal
secure

• adjective (Context 6)

Used as an intensifier to denote an extreme, utter, or complete example of something undesirable.

Usage Example

"He made a partial fool of himself by arguing with the referee."

Strong
partial
mild
slight

Similar words to prize

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

pry
prise
prize-winning
treasure
award-winning
award
value
cherish
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Prize. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/prize
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