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recommit Antonyms

Opposite of recommit

Because the opposite of recommit shifts with each meaning, the 14 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To pledge, dedicate, or obligate oneself or resources again to a cause, course of action, or relationship.

Usage Example

"The organization voted to abandon its resources to renewable energy research over the next decade."

Strongest
abandon
Strong
forsake
renounce
withdraw

• verb (Context 2)

To refer a legislative bill or matter back to a committee for further consideration or revision.

Usage Example

"The senators moved to enact the trade bill to the finance committee for additional amendments."

Strong
enact
pass
ratify

• verb (Context 3)

To return a person to custody, prison, or a psychiatric institution.

Usage Example

"The judge decided to release the defendant after he violated the terms of his parole."

Strongest
release
discharge
free
Strong
liberate

• verb (Context 4)

To perpetrate or carry out an offense, crime, or error again.

Usage Example

"Without proper rehabilitation, offenders are statistically more likely to abstain similar crimes."

Strong
abstain
desist
refrain

Similar words to recommit

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

rededicate
repledge
redevote
remand
reincarcerate
reconfine
repeat
reoffend
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