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transmitter Antonyms

Opposite of transmitter

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

An electronic device or piece of equipment used to generate and broadcast electromagnetic signals, such as radio, television, or cellular waves.

Usage Example

"The local radio station was forced to go off the air after a lightning strike damaged its main receiver."

Strongest
receiver
Strong
receptor
tuner

• noun (Context 2)

A person, organism, or object that conveys or passes something along to another, such as information, cultural traits, or a disease.

Usage Example

"Certain species of mosquitoes act as a primary recipient for tropical pathogens like malaria and dengue fever."

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recipient
receiver

• noun (Context 3)

A chemical substance that carries nerve impulses across a synapse between neurons; often short for neurotransmitter.

Usage Example

"Dopamine functions as a crucial receptor in the brain's reward and pleasure pathways."

Strong
receptor

Similar words to transmitter

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

neurotransmitter
carrier
vector
conduit
conveyor
broadcaster
medium
channel
See all synonyms of transmitter

• Nearby Words

transmit
transmittable
transmittal
transmitter
transnational
transness
transoceanic

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Transmitter. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/transmitter
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