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forget Synonyms

Another word for forget

Choosing another word for forget depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To fail to remember someone or something that was previously known or learned.

Usage Example

"She tends to unlearn people's names shortly after meeting them."

Strong
unlearn

• verb (Context 2)

To inadvertently neglect to attend to a duty, task, or obligation, or to accidentally leave an object behind.

Usage Example

"Please do not overlook to lock the front door before you leave for work."

Strongest
overlook
Strong
neglect
leave behind
omit
skip

• verb (Context 3)

To deliberately cease thinking about, worrying over, or considering a matter, grievance, or plan.

Usage Example

"They decided to forgive each other and disregard their past disagreements."

Strong
disregard
ignore
dismiss
let go
put aside
brush aside
overlook
shrug off
drop

• verb (Context 4)

To behave in an inappropriate, undignified, or uncharacteristic manner by losing self-restraint (used reflexively).

Usage Example

"The frustrated speaker momentarily forgot himself and shouted at the audience."

Strong
lose control
misbehave

Opposites of forget

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

remember
recall
recollect
dwell on
restrain oneself
control oneself
behave
hold on to
See all opposites of forget

• Nearby Words

forge
forger
forgery
forget
forget-me-not
forgetful
forgetfully

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