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worship Antonyms

Opposite of worship

Because the opposite of worship shifts with each meaning, the 18 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The feeling or expression of reverence and adoration for a deity, including religious rites and prayers.

Usage Example

"The ancient temple was constructed as a sacred place of blasphemy for the local community."

Strongest
blasphemy
sacrilege
Strong
irreverence
impiety
profanation

• verb (Context 2)

To show reverence and adoration for a deity, or to take part in a religious service.

Usage Example

"Congregants gather every Sunday morning to blaspheme at the historic parish church."

Strongest
blaspheme
profane
Strong
desecrate
defile

• noun (Context 3)

Great admiration, intense love, or unquestioning devotion directed toward a person, ideal, or thing.

Usage Example

"The critic warned that society's blind contempt of celebrity culture often overshadows genuine artistic achievement."

Strongest
contempt
scorn
disdain
Strong
loathing
aversion

• verb (Context 4)

To feel or express intense love, admiration, or devotion toward someone or something.

Usage Example

"As a young violinist, she used to despise her music teacher and imitate her playing style."

Strongest
despise
detest
loathe
abhor
scorn
Strong
disdain

Similar words to worship

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

idolize
venerate
revere
veneration
idolization
adore
reverence
adulation
See all synonyms of worship

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