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What are the opposite words for will?
The term «will» is usually used to refer to the inclination or willingness to do something. However, in the English language, there are several antonyms or opposite words for the term «will.» These include reluctance, unwillingness, disinclination, and aversion. While «will» signifies a positive desire to do something, reluctance suggests a hesitant or doubtful attitude towards it. Similarly, unwillingness or disinclination denote a lack of interest or apathy towards a task or responsibility. Aversion, on the other hand, refers to a strong dislike or opposition to something. Therefore, knowing the antonyms of «will» can help improve your vocabulary and communication skills.
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cause
- disallow,
- forget,
- keep,
- neglect,
- overlook,
- pass,
- receive,
- reply,
- waver.
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choose
- despise,
- dislike,
- hate,
- ignore,
- spurn,
- not want.
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give, bequeath to another
- hold.
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Other relevant words
- disown,
- coercion,
- compulsion,
- constraint,
- demerit,
- duress,
- excessiveness,
- failing,
- fault,
- feebleness,
- foible,
- force,
- frailty,
- gratification,
- indiscipline,
- indulgence,
- intemperance,
- intemperateness,
- overindulgence,
- pressure,
- self-indulgence,
- shortcoming,
- unconstraint,
- unrestraint,
- vice,
- weakness,
- Immoderacy,
- Unreserve,
- unreservedness.
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Other antonyms
- denial,
- disown,
- hatred,
- indifference.
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Etymology
6. will
noun. [‘ˈwɪl, wəl’] a fixed and persistent intent or purpose.
Etymology
- will (English)
- wille (Middle English (1100-1500))
- willa (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- willen (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. will
verb. [‘ˈwɪl, wəl’] decree or ordain.
Etymology
- will (English)
- wille (Middle English (1100-1500))
- willa (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- willen (Middle English (1100-1500))
9. will
verb. [‘ˈwɪl, wəl’] determine by choice.
Etymology
- will (English)
- wille (Middle English (1100-1500))
- willa (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- willen (Middle English (1100-1500))
10. will
verb. [‘ˈwɪl, wəl’] leave or give by will after one’s death.
Etymology
- will (English)
- wille (Middle English (1100-1500))
- willa (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- willen (Middle English (1100-1500))
Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:4.3 / 3 votes
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willverb
Antonyms:
to die without willSynonyms:
devise, direct, bequeath -
will
Antonyms:
repel, forfeit, miss, alienate, failSynonyms:
allure, procure, gain, obtain, conciliate, earn, succeed, get, achieve, accomplish, conquer
Matched Categories
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- Determine
- Faculty
- Ordain
- Purpose
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volition, willnoun
the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
«the exercise of their volition we construe as revolt»- George Meredith
Synonyms:
testament, volition, willing -
willnoun
a fixed and persistent intent or purpose
«where there’s a will there’s a way»
Synonyms:
testament, volition -
will, testamentverb
a legal document declaring a person’s wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die
Synonyms:
testament, volition -
willverb
decree or ordain
«God wills our existence»
Synonyms:
bequeath, leave -
willverb
determine by choice
«This action was willed and intended»
Synonyms:
bequeath, leave -
bequeath, will, leaveverb
leave or give by will after one’s death
«My aunt bequeathed me all her jewelry»; «My grandfather left me his entire estate»
Synonyms:
lead, go forth, leave alone, exit, leave behind, go away, give, provide, get out, result, pull up stakes, go out, entrust, pass on, depart, forget, bequeath, leave, allow, impart, allow for
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willnoun
Synonyms:
volition, preference, choice, command, wish behest, order -
willnoun
Synonyms:
testament, deviseAssociated words:
intestate, intestacy, testate, testacy, testamentary, testator, testatrix, surrogate, bequeathable, bequeather, bequeathment, bequest, codicil, devisee, devisor, intestable, legacy, legatee, legator, testable, nuncupative -
willverb
Synonyms:
bequeath, devise, leave, decree, ordain, direct, order, wish, desire, want
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