pass up
The phrase “pass up” has 2 syllables: pass up
It's pronounced as /pæs ʌp/
What is synonym and antonym for pass up?
In the thesaurus, “pass up” has 60 synonyms and 21 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for pass up along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for pass up
- abjure
- avoid
- back down
- back off
- backtrack
- blow off
- bypass
- contradict
- controvert
- decline
- deny
- deselect
- detour
- disallow
- disapprove
- disavow
- disclaim
- disdain
- dismiss
- disown
- disprove
- dispute
- forbear
- forbid
- foreswear
- forswear
- gainsay
- ignore
- negate
- negative
- nix
- overrule
- pass
- prohibit
- proscribe
- rebuff
- rebut
- recall
- recant
- refuse
- refute
- reject
- renege
- renounce
- reprobate
- repudiate
- retract
- revoke
- scorn
- scout
- shoot down
- spurn
- stick
- take back
- throw out
- throw over
- turn down
- unsay
- veto
- withdraw
Antonyms for pass up
- accede
- accept
- acquiesce
- adopt
- agree
- approve
- assent
- choose
- condone
- consent
- countenance
- embrace
- espouse
- handpick
- receive
- select
- support
- swallow
- take
- tolerate
- welcome
Meanings of pass up
- verb
- To refuse (not accept); forgo.
- To submit (hand in) items to a person, usually one's teacher.
Example Sentences
- I couldn’t pass up the chance to travel abroad.
- She decided to pass up dessert to save room for coffee.
- Don’t pass up this opportunity for a great deal.
- He chose to pass up the job offer because it required relocation.
- They didn’t want to pass up tickets to the sold-out concert.
On this page you'll find 81 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to pass up, such as: abjure, accede, accept, acquiesce, adopt, agree, approve.
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illegalize
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- want
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