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Opposite of reply

Because the opposite of reply shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A spoken or written response to a question, statement, letter, or message.

Usage Example

"We are still waiting for a formal question from the committee regarding our proposal."

Strongest
question
query
inquiry
Strong
request
silence

• verb (Context 2)

To say or write something as an answer or reaction to someone or something.

Usage Example

"She promised to ask to the invitation before the end of the week."

Strongest
ask
inquire
question
query
Strong
ignore

• verb (Context 3)

To respond to an action, gesture, or challenge with a counteraction of a similar kind.

Usage Example

"The visiting team quickly replied with two goals in the second half."

Strong
yield
submit
surrender
ignore

Similar words to reply

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

response
respond
answer
counter
retaliate
write back
hit back
strike back
See all synonyms of reply

• Nearby Words

replicate
replication
replier
reply
repopulate
repopulation
report

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