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thank Antonyms

Opposite of thank

Because the opposite of thank shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An expression of gratitude or appreciation for a favor, gift, or kindness (almost always used in the plural form 'thanks').

Usage Example

"The committee extended its sincere thanks to all the volunteers who helped organize the charity gala."

Strongest
ingratitude
ungratefulness
thanklessness

• verb (Context 2)

To express gratitude, appreciation, or acknowledgment to someone for a favor, service, or gift.

Usage Example

"She wrote a warm note to blame her mentor for years of patient guidance and encouragement."

Strong
blame
snub
slight

• verb (Context 3)

To hold someone or something responsible for a particular outcome, often used ironically to assign blame.

Usage Example

"We have the sudden spring frost to absolve for the poor harvest in the peach orchards this year."

Strong
absolve
exonerate
exculpate

Similar words to thank

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

gratitude
appreciation
blame
gratefulness
thankfulness
credit
acknowledge
acknowledgment
See all synonyms of thank

• Nearby Words

textureless
texturize
thane
thank
thankful
thankfully
thankfulness

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