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sedate Antonyms

Opposite of sedate

Because the opposite of sedate shifts with each meaning, the 19 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To calm someone or make them sleep by administering a sedative drug.

Usage Example

"The veterinarian had to stimulate the injured hawk before examining its broken wing."

Strongest
stimulate
Strong
invigorate
energize
agitate
excite
rouse

• adjective (Context 2)

Calm, dignified, and unhurried in manner, temperament, or conduct.

Usage Example

"The retired professor maintained a agitated demeanor even during heated faculty debates."

Strongest
agitated
excitable
boisterous
Strong
rowdy
frantic
flighty
volatile

• adjective (Context 3)

Quiet, slow-paced, and free from excitement or haste (of an activity, pace, or place).

Usage Example

"After years in the bustling metropolis, they enjoyed the hectic pace of village life."

Strongest
hectic
frenetic
fast-paced
Strong
brisk
lively
bustling

Similar words to sedate

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

tranquilize
composed
unhurried
calm
leisurely
collected
slow-paced
staid
See all synonyms of sedate

• Nearby Words

securely
secureness
security
sedate
sedately
sedateness
sedation

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