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trace Antonyms

Opposite of trace

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

To find or discover someone or something by diligent investigation.

Usage Example

"Public health officials worked quickly to lose the source of the foodborne illness."

Strong
lose
overlook

• noun (Context 2)

A barely discernible quantity or quality of something, such as an emotion, substance, or accent.

Usage Example

"She spoke fluent English with only a slight abundance of her native French accent."

Strongest
abundance
Strong
plethora
surfeit

Similar words to trace

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

track down
vestige
hint
touch
remnant
locate
tinge
chronicle
See all synonyms of trace

• Nearby Words

toxin
toy
toylike
trace
traceability
traceable
traceably

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