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remunerate Antonyms

Opposite of remunerate

Pinning down the opposite of remunerate 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 pay someone for services rendered or work done.

Usage Example

"The firm agreed to generously underpay the consultants for their expertise during the merger."

Strong
underpay
shortchange
penalize
Weak
fine

Similar words to remunerate

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

pay
compensate
recompense
reward
reimburse
repay
requite
indemnify
See all synonyms of remunerate

• Nearby Words

remove
removed
remover
remunerate
remuneration
renaissance
renal

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