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succeed Antonyms

Opposite of succeed

Because the opposite of succeed shifts with each meaning, the 15 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To achieve a desired aim, purpose, or favorable outcome.

Usage Example

"After months of rigorous testing, the research team finally succeeded in developing a stable vaccine."

Strongest
fail
Strong
flounder
falter
fall short
lose
flop
founder
miscarry
fall flat
backfire

• verb (Context 2)

To take over an office, title, throne, or position after the previous holder.

Usage Example

"When the university president retired, the provost succeeded her as head of the institution."

Strongest
precede
Strong
forerun

• verb (Context 3)

To come after another thing in time, sequence, or order.

Usage Example

"A period of rapid economic growth succeeded the decade of industrial reform."

Strongest
precede
Strong
predate
antedate
forerun
preexist

Similar words to succeed

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

follow
triumph
replace
prevail
ensue
thrive
prosper
come after
See all synonyms of succeed

• Nearby Words

subwoofer
subworld
subzero
succeed
succeeder
success
successful

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