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deselect Synonyms

Another word for deselect

Choosing another word for deselect depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To cancel a previous selection of an option, item, or file, especially on a computer interface.

Usage Example

"Please unselect the checkbox if you do not wish to receive promotional emails."

Strongest
unselect
uncheck
Strong
untick

• verb (Context 2)

To reject or dismiss an incumbent candidate, athlete, or trainee who had previously been chosen for a position or team.

Usage Example

"The local party committee voted to drop the sitting member of parliament ahead of the general election."

Strong
drop
reject
dismiss
oust

Opposites of deselect

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

select
nominate
choose
check
retain
appoint
pick
See all opposites of deselect

• Nearby Words

deseed
desegregate
desegregation
deselect
deselection
desensitization
desensitize

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