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rejoice Antonyms

Opposite of rejoice

Because the opposite of rejoice shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To feel or show great joy or delight.

Usage Example

"The entire community gathered in the town square to mourn after the rescue team returned safely."

Strongest
mourn
grieve
lament
Strong
sorrow
despair
weep

• verb (Context 2)

To cause someone to feel great joy or satisfaction; to gladden.

Usage Example

"News of the scholarship award rejoiced the hearts of her proud parents."

Strongest
sadden
Strong
distress
dismay
depress
dishearten

Similar words to rejoice

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

exult
gladden
delight
celebrate
elate
jubilate
overjoy
revel
See all synonyms of rejoice

• Nearby Words

rejector
rejig
rejigger
rejoice
rejoicing
rejoin
rejoinder

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