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tick Antonyms
Opposite of tick
Because the opposite of tick shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A small mark used to indicate that an item on a list has been dealt with, chosen, or is correct.
Usage Example
"The teacher placed a red cross next to the correct answer on the exam paper."
Strongest
cross
• verb (Context 2)
To mark an item on a list or form with a tick or checkmark to indicate it is correct, chosen, or dealt with.
Usage Example
"Please uncheck the box if you would like to receive our monthly newsletter."
Strongest
uncheck
untick
• verb (Context 3)
To function or operate (often used figuratively to describe what motivates a person).
Usage Example
"As a psychologist, she was deeply fascinated by what makes serial entrepreneurs malfunction."
Strong
malfunction
fail
Similar words to tick
Words similar to tick shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
check
check mark
checkmark
tick off
check off
work
function
operate
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Tick. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/tick