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sow Antonyms
Opposite of sow
Because the opposite of sow shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To plant seed for growth by scattering it on or in the earth.
Usage Example
"In early spring, the agricultural workers begin to reap the wheat across the fertile valley."
Strongest
reap
harvest
Strong
gather
uproot
• noun (Context 2)
An adult female pig.
Usage Example
"The farmer moved the boar and her newborn piglets into a warm, dry pen."
Strongest
boar
• verb (Context 3)
To spread, introduce, or initiate something, especially an abstract feeling or condition such as doubt, discord, or chaos.
Usage Example
"The foreign intelligence agency attempted to dispel confusion and distrust among the voting public."
Strongest
dispel
quell
Strong
allay
suppress
extinguish
squash
• noun (Context 4)
The adult female of various other mammals, such as bears, badgers, or guinea pigs.
Usage Example
"The hikers carefully backed away when they spotted a grizzly boar foraging with her cubs in the distance."
Strongest
boar
Similar words to sow
Words similar to sow shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
plant
seed
spread
foment
stir up
instigate
breed
engender
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Sow. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/sow