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Opposite of retransmit

Pinning down the opposite of retransmit 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 transmit or broadcast a signal, message, or data packet again, either after a failed initial attempt or to relay it onward to another receiver.

Usage Example

"The router automatically attempts to withhold any data packets that are lost or corrupted during network congestion."

Strong
withhold
suppress

Similar words to retransmit

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

resend
rebroadcast
relay
forward
pass on
See all synonyms of retransmit

• Nearby Words

retraction
retrainable
retrainee
retransmit
retread
retreat
retrenchment

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