Two word antonym for will

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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))

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.

  • cause

    • disallow,
    • forget,
    • keep,
    • neglect,
    • overlook,
    • pass,
    • receive,
    • reply,
    • waver.
  • choose

    • despise,
    • dislike,
    • hate,
    • ignore,
    • spurn,
    • not want.
  • give, bequeath to another

    • hold.
  • 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.
  • Other antonyms

    • denial,
    • disown,
    • hatred,
    • indifference.

Synonym definition

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  1. willverb

    Antonyms:
    to die without will

    Synonyms:
    devise, direct, bequeath

  2. will

    Antonyms:
    repel, forfeit, miss, alienate, fail

    Synonyms:
    allure, procure, gain, obtain, conciliate, earn, succeed, get, achieve, accomplish, conquer

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  1. 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

  2. willnoun

    a fixed and persistent intent or purpose

    «where there’s a will there’s a way»

    Synonyms:
    testament, volition

  3. will, testamentverb

    a legal document declaring a person’s wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die

    Synonyms:
    testament, volition

  4. willverb

    decree or ordain

    «God wills our existence»

    Synonyms:
    bequeath, leave

  5. willverb

    determine by choice

    «This action was willed and intended»

    Synonyms:
    bequeath, leave

  6. 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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  1. willnoun

    Synonyms:
    volition, preference, choice, command, wish behest, order

  2. willnoun

    Synonyms:
    testament, devise

    Associated words:
    intestate, intestacy, testate, testacy, testamentary, testator, testatrix, surrogate, bequeathable, bequeather, bequeathment, bequest, codicil, devisee, devisor, intestable, legacy, legatee, legator, testable, nuncupative

  3. willverb

    Synonyms:
    bequeath, devise, leave, decree, ordain, direct, order, wish, desire, want

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