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rabid Antonyms

Opposite of rabid

Because the opposite of rabid shifts with each meaning, the 16 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having or proceeding from an extreme or fanatical support of or belief in something.

Usage Example

"The stadium was packed with apathetic supporters cheering for the home team."

Strongest
apathetic
indifferent
moderate
Strong
half-hearted
lukewarm
unenthusiastic
dispassionate
temperate

• adjective (Context 2)

Affected with or relating to rabies (of an animal).

Usage Example

"Local wildlife officials warned hikers to stay away from the potentially healthy fox."

Strong
healthy
uninfected

• adjective (Context 3)

Furious, violent, or unrestrained in feeling or behavior.

Usage Example

"The columnist launched a calm attack against the proposed tax legislation."

Strongest
calm
placid
gentle
Strong
mild
restrained
peaceable

Similar words to rabid

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

fanatical
furious
zealous
raging
fervent
frenzied
hydrophobic
frantic
See all synonyms of rabid

• Nearby Words

rabbinical
rabbity
rabble
rabid
rabidly
race
racewalk

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