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ADOPT Antonyms

There are 6 antonyms of the word adopt. (opposite meanings)
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abandon
verbv
noun

• the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry

• a feeling of extreme emotional intensity

verb

• forsake, leave behind

• give up with the intent of never claiming again

• leave behind empty; move out of

• stop maintaining or insisting on; of ideas or claims

• leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

disavow
verbv
verb

• refuse to acknowledge; disclaim knowledge of; responsibility for, or association with

disown
verbv
verb

• prevent deliberately (as by making a will) from inheriting

• cast off

forsake
verbv
verb

• leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

reject
verbv
noun

• the person or thing that is rejected or set aside as inferior in quality

verb

• not accept something given or offered

• not accept as true

• deem wrong or inappropriate

• reject with contempt

• resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ

• refuse entrance or membership

• dismiss from consideration or a contest

renounce
verbv
verb

• give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations

• leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

• turn away from; give up

• cast off

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