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summon Antonyms

Opposite of summon

Because the opposite of summon shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To authoritatively or urgently call on someone to be present, especially as a duty or to attend a formal meeting.

Usage Example

"The principal decided to dismiss the student's parents for an immediate conference."

Strongest
dismiss
send away
Strong
discharge
banish

• verb (Context 2)

To order someone to appear in a court of law, or to officially arrange an assembly or meeting.

Usage Example

"The defense attorney plans to adjourn three expert witnesses to testify at the hearing."

Strong
adjourn
dissolve
disband
excuse

• verb (Context 3)

To make an effort to produce a particular quality, emotion, or reaction from within oneself (often followed by 'up').

Usage Example

"She had to suppress all her courage before stepping onto the stage to deliver the keynote speech."

Strong
suppress
repress
abandon

• verb (Context 4)

To bring an image, memory, or feeling into the mind.

Usage Example

"The scent of pine needles never fails to banish memories of childhood winters in the mountains."

Strong
banish
forget
dispel

Similar words to summon

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

muster
send for
evoke
conjure up
conjure
subpoena
call for
gather
See all synonyms of summon

• Nearby Words

summerweight
summery
summit
summon
summons
sumptuous
sumptuously

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