Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

PETITIONED Antonyms

There are 12 antonyms of the word petitioned. (opposite meanings)
Also try opposite words for..
petitionpetitioner

Best Opposite Words For PETITIONED

Expand?WordSave?Synonyms..UsageType
discouraged
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• made less hopeful or enthusiastic

• lacking in resolution

dismissed
verbv
adjective satellite

• having lost your job

opposed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• being in opposition or having an opponent

rejected
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• rebuffed (by a lover) without warning

spurned
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• rebuffed (by a lover) without warning

declined
verbv
noun

• change toward something smaller or lower

• a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state; decline

• a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current

• a downward slope or bend

verb

• grow worse

• not accept as true

• show unwillingness towards

• grow smaller

• go down

• fall in value

• inflect for number, gender, case, etc.

denied
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• declare untrue; contradict

• refuse to accept or believe

• refuse to grant, as of a petition or request

• refuse to let have

• deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure

• deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit

• refuse to recognize or acknowledge

disallowed
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• command against

refused
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)

verb

• show unwillingness towards

• not accept as true

• elude, especially in a baffling way

• refuse to let have

• resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ

• refuse entrance or membership

repudiated
verbv
verb

• cast off

• refuse to acknowledge, ratify, or recognize as valid

• refuse to recognize or pay

• reject as untrue, unfounded, or unjust

snubbed
verbv
noun

• an instance of driving away or warding off

• a refusal to recognize someone you know

adjective satellite

• unusually short

verb

• refuse to acknowledge

• reject outright and bluntly

vetoed
verbv
noun

• a vote that blocks a decision

• the power or right to prohibit or reject a proposed or intended act (especially the power of a chief executive to reject a bill passed by the legislature)

verb

• vote against; refuse to endorse; refuse to assent

• command against

Alternatives for DISCOURAGED

Alternatives for DISMISSED

Alternatives for OPPOSED

Alternatives for REJECTED

Alternatives for SPURNED

Alternatives for DECLINED

Alternatives for DENIED

Alternatives for DISALLOWED

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen