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skewer Antonyms

Opposite of skewer

Pinning down the opposite of skewer 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 sharply criticize or ridicule someone or something.

Usage Example

"The satirical play skewered the hypocrisy of modern political campaigns with biting wit."

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praise
Strong
laud
extol
acclaim
applaud
commend
flatter

Similar words to skewer

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

lampoon
spit
satirize
impale
roast
brochette
pillory
lambaste
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• Nearby Words

sketchy
skew
skewed
skewer
skewness
skiable
skid

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