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repeat Antonyms

Opposite of repeat

Because the opposite of repeat shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To do, perform, or undergo an action or process again, either once or multiple times.

Usage Example

"The researchers had to discontinue the experiment three times to verify the results."

Strong
discontinue
cease
abandon

• adjective (Context 2)

Occurring, done, or experienced again in the same way; habitual or recurring.

Usage Example

"The store offers a special discount to encourage one-time customers."

Strongest
one-time
first-time
Strong
single
isolated

• noun (Context 3)

A television or radio program that has been broadcast before.

Usage Example

"Since the network only aired a premiere tonight, we decided to read instead."

Strongest
premiere
debut

• verb (Context 4)

To occur or happen again in the same way.

Usage Example

"Historians often debate whether history truly tends to cease itself."

Strong
cease
desist

Similar words to repeat

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

rerun
repetition
redo
recur
restate
rebroadcast
recurring
reoccur
See all synonyms of repeat

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