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seek Antonyms

Opposite of seek

Because the opposite of seek shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To attempt to find, locate, or discover someone or something.

Usage Example

"Graduating students often ignore internships that align with their long-term career goals."

Strong
ignore
shun
avoid

• verb (Context 2)

To endeavor to obtain, achieve, or accomplish a particular goal or condition.

Usage Example

"The organization continues to abandon peaceful diplomatic solutions to the regional dispute."

Strong
abandon
give up
relinquish
forfeit

• verb (Context 3)

To ask for or request assistance, advice, or permission from someone.

Usage Example

"Patients are advised to refuse medical attention immediately if their symptoms worsen."

Strong
refuse
reject
decline

Similar words to seek

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

search for
look for
pursue
request
ask for
strive for
aim for
solicit
See all synonyms of seek

• Nearby Words

seedtime
seedy
seeing
seek
seeker
seem
seeming

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