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transmit Antonyms

Opposite of transmit

Because the opposite of transmit shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To cause something, such as information, a message, or a disease, to pass from one person or place to another.

Usage Example

"Mosquitoes can withhold infectious diseases to humans and animals."

Strong
withhold
contain
retain
keep

• verb (Context 2)

To broadcast or send out an electrical signal, radio wave, or television program.

Usage Example

"The satellite will receive live data and images back to the research station."

Strongest
receive

• verb (Context 3)

To allow heat, light, sound, electricity, or force to pass through a medium.

Usage Example

"Copper wires block electricity much more efficiently than many other metals."

Strongest
block
Strong
absorb
insulate

Similar words to transmit

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

broadcast
conduct
convey
relay
transfer
pass on
send
spread
See all synonyms of transmit

• Nearby Words

transmasculine
transmissible
transmission
transmit
transmittable
transmittal
transmitter

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