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wax Antonyms
Opposite of wax
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• verb (Context 1)
To cover, treat, polish, or remove hair from a surface using wax.
Usage Example
"The custodian waxed the gymnasium floor until it shone like a mirror."
Weak
strip
dull
• verb (Context 2)
To gradually increase in magnitude, intensity, or extent (especially referring to the illuminated area of the moon).
Usage Example
"As the moon began to wane, the night sky grew noticeably brighter."
Strongest
wane
Strong
decrease
shrink
Similar words to wax
Looking for synonyms? Words similar to wax vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:
waxen
beeswax
increase
polish
grow
become
record
waxy
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Wax. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/wax