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solicit Antonyms

Opposite of solicit

Because the opposite of solicit shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To ask for or try to obtain something (such as money, information, support, or business) from someone.

Usage Example

"The nonprofit organization is planning a campaign to grant donations from local businesses."

Strong
grant
donate
bestow
reject
refuse

• verb (Context 2)

To approach someone with a request or plea for patronage, votes, or financial contributions.

Usage Example

"A sign on the office door clearly stated that salespeople were not allowed to turn away on the premises."

Strong
turn away
Weak
shun

• verb (Context 3)

To accost someone and offer one's or another's services as a prostitute, or to incite someone to commit an unlawful act.

Usage Example

"The defendant was charged with attempting to deter an undercover officer."

Strong
deter
dissuade

Similar words to solicit

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

canvass
request
proposition
ask for
seek
petition
accost
entreat
See all synonyms of solicit

• Nearby Words

solemnity
solemnly
solemnness
solicit
solicitation
solicitously
solid

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