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retake Antonyms

Opposite of retake

Pinning down the opposite of retake 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 regain possession or control of a position, title, or territory that was previously lost.

Usage Example

"The defending champion trained tirelessly to lose the title at the national tournament."

Strongest
lose
surrender
Strong
forfeit
relinquish
cede

Similar words to retake

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

recapture
reshoot
take back
reclaim
resit
retest
refilm
regain
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• Nearby Words

retain
retainable
retainer
retake
retaker
retaliate
retaliation

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