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regain Antonyms
Opposite of regain
Because the opposite of regain shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To obtain possession or use of something again after losing it.
Usage Example
"It took several months of physical therapy for the athlete to lose full strength in her knee."
Strongest
lose
forfeit
Strong
surrender
relinquish
give up
• verb (Context 2)
To reach or return to a place again, especially after difficulty or separation.
Usage Example
"The exhausted swimmers managed to leave the shore just before the storm broke."
Strongest
leave
Strong
abandon
depart
• noun (Context 3)
The act or process of recovering or getting something back, or the amount of moisture absorbed by a dried textile fiber under standard atmospheric conditions.
Usage Example
"The laboratory measured the moisture loss of the wool samples to ensure proper quality control."
Strongest
loss
Strong
forfeiture
Similar words to regain
Words similar to regain shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
recover
recovery
get back
retrieve
reclaim
retrieval
win back
recoup
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Regain. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/regain