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entrust Synonyms
Another word for entrust
Choosing another word for entrust depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To assign the responsibility for doing something to someone.
Usage Example
"The board of directors decided to delegate the new manager with the international expansion project."
Strongest
delegate
Strong
assign
charge
depute
commission
empower
• verb (Context 2)
To put something into someone's care or protection.
Usage Example
"She was hesitant to commit her family heirlooms to the moving company."
Strongest
commit
Strong
consign
confide
hand over
turn over
deliver
Opposites of entrust
The opposite of entrust shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
withhold
keep
retain
reclaim
divest
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Entrust. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/entrust