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spit Antonyms

Opposite of spit

Because the opposite of spit shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To eject saliva, food, or another substance forcibly from the mouth.

Usage Example

"The child took one bite of the bitter fruit and immediately spat it into a napkin."

Strongest
swallow
Strong
ingest
gulp

• verb (Context 2)

To utter words sharply, angrily, or with vehement contempt.

Usage Example

"He spat a string of curses as the heavy door slammed shut on his fingers."

Strong
purr
coo
murmur

Similar words to spit

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

sandspit
spittle
spitting image
saliva
skewer
dead ringer
expectorate
sputter
See all synonyms of spit

• Nearby Words

spiritualize
spiritually
spirituous
spit
spite
spiteful
spitefully

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