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relay Antonyms

Opposite of relay

Pinning down the opposite of relay requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To receive and pass on information, a message, or instructions to someone else.

Usage Example

"The ambassador will withhold your concerns directly to the prime minister during their next meeting."

Strongest
withhold
Strong
hold back
suppress
conceal

Similar words to relay

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

relay race
pass on
retransmit
rebroadcast
shift
convey
transmit
communicate
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• Nearby Words

relaxedness
relaxer
relaxing
relay
relearn
releasable
release

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Relay. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/relay
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