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appetize Synonyms

Another word for appetize

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• verb (Context 1)

To stimulate or whet the appetite or desire of someone, especially for food.

Usage Example

"The savory aroma of roasted garlic and fresh herbs drifting from the kitchen was enough to tempt all the dinner guests."

Strong
tempt
entice
tantalize
whet

Opposites of appetize

The opposite of appetize shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

nauseate
sicken
repulse
disgust
sate
satiate
cloy
See all opposites of appetize

• Nearby Words

appendicitis
appendix
appetite
appetize
appetizer
appetizing
appetizingly

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Appetize. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/appetize
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