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rapture Antonyms

Opposite of rapture

Because the opposite of rapture shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A feeling of intense pleasure, joy, or ecstasy; the state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion.

Usage Example

"The audience listened to the virtuoso's violin performance in silent misery."

Strongest
misery
despair
woe
sorrow
anguish
Strong
grief
agony
depression

• verb (Context 2)

To fill with intense joy or ecstasy; to enrapture (chiefly literary or poetic).

Usage Example

"The breathtaking view of the alpine valley raptured the weary travelers."

Strongest
depress
sadden
Strong
disenchant
bore
disgust

Similar words to rapture

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

enrapture
ecstasy
bliss
entrance
euphoria
enchant
elation
exaltation
See all synonyms of rapture

• Nearby Words

rapt
raptly
raptor
rapture
rapturous
rapturously
rare

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