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initiation Synonyms

Another word for initiation

Choosing another word for initiation depends on context, so the 17 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The action of admitting someone into a secret or obscure society or group, typically with a ritual or formal ceremony.

Usage Example

"The fraternity held a formal ceremony to mark the induction of its newest members."

Strongest
induction
Strong
admission
admittance
installation
investiture
incorporation
enrollment
Weak
ordination

• noun (Context 2)

The action of beginning, starting, or setting something in motion.

Usage Example

"The board approved the commencement of a comprehensive review of company safety policies."

Strongest
commencement
inception
beginning
Strong
start
launch
instigation
inauguration
outset
onset

Opposites of initiation

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

termination
completion
expulsion
conclusion
ending
cessation
exclusion
banishment
See all opposites of initiation

• Nearby Words

initialize
initially
initiate
initiation
initiative
initiator
initiatrix

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