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sate Antonyms
Opposite of sate
Because the opposite of sate shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To satisfy an appetite, desire, or craving fully.
Usage Example
"A hearty bowl of stew helped to starve the hikers' hunger after a long day on the trail."
Strongest
starve
Strong
deprive
famish
tantalize
• verb (Context 2)
To supply with something to excess, so as to disgust or weary.
Usage Example
"Sated with weeks of lavish banquets, the guests longed for a simple, quiet meal at home."
Strong
deprive
stint
Similar words to sate
Words similar to sate shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
satay
satisfy
satiate
surfeit
cloy
slake
glut
quench
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Sate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/sate