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thrive Antonyms

Opposite of thrive

Because the opposite of thrive shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To prosper, succeed, or do exceptionally well financially, socially, or professionally.

Usage Example

"Small businesses often fail when local communities actively support independent shops."

Strongest
fail
flounder
Strong
struggle
languish
stagnate
decline

• verb (Context 2)

To grow or develop vigorously and healthily (of a child, animal, or plant).

Usage Example

"These tropical ferns wither in warm, humid environments with indirect sunlight."

Strongest
wither
languish
Strong
perish
decline
wilt
dwindle
shrive

Similar words to thrive

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

prosper
flourish
succeed
blossom
bloom
boom
burgeon
grow
See all synonyms of thrive

• Nearby Words

thriller
thrilling
thrillingly
thrive
thriver
thriving
throat

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