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task Antonyms
Opposite of task
Because the opposite of task shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A piece of work to be done or undertaken, especially one assigned by a person in authority or required as part of a job or course of study.
Usage Example
"Her first pastime at the new firm was to reorganize the client database."
Strong
pastime
recreation
hobby
amusement
• verb (Context 2)
To assign a specific piece of work, duty, or responsibility to someone.
Usage Example
"The committee was tasked with reviewing the safety protocols before the facility reopened."
Strong
relieve
exempt
excuse
• verb (Context 3)
To make great demands on the resources, strength, or capabilities of someone or something.
Usage Example
"Solving the intricate riddle tasked her powers of deduction to the utmost."
Strong
relieve
ease
lighten
unburden
Similar words to task
Words similar to task shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
tax
assignment
charge
strain
process
duty
assign
job
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Task. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/task