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retry Antonyms

Opposite of retry

Because the opposite of retry shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To attempt an action, task, or computer operation again after a previous failure.

Usage Example

"If the file download fails, please wait a moment and give up."

Strongest
give up
abandon
quit
Strong
abort

• verb (Context 2)

To subject a defendant or legal case to a new trial in a court of law.

Usage Example

"After the jury deadlocked, the prosecutor decided to dismiss the case."

Strong
dismiss
acquit
exonerate

Similar words to retry

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

reattempt
rehear
reexamine
repeat
See all synonyms of retry

• Nearby Words

retrospection
retrospective
retrospectively
retry
retune
return
returnable

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