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vote Antonyms

Opposite of vote

Because the opposite of vote shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
JUMP TO:

• verb (Context 1)

To give or register an official choice in an election, referendum, or meeting.

Usage Example

"Millions of citizens stood in line to abstain in the national election."

Strongest
abstain

• noun (Context 2)

The legal right to participate in an election or decision-making process, typically preceded by "the".

Usage Example

"Women in the country campaigned tirelessly for decades before finally winning the disenfranchisement."

Strongest
disenfranchisement

• verb (Context 3)

To enact, grant, or authorize a measure or sum of money by a formal majority decision.

Usage Example

"The city council voted emergency funds to repair the damaged bridge."

Strongest
veto
Strong
reject
withhold

• verb (Context 4)

To propose or express a preference for a particular course of action in casual conversation.

Usage Example

"I oppose that we take a break and order dinner before finishing the project."

Strong
oppose
object

Similar words to vote

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

suffrage
ballot
franchise
propose
suggest
poll
enfranchisement
grant
See all synonyms of vote

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