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What is the antonym for help?

The antonym for "help" depends on the context:

General Antonyms:

* Hinder: To make it difficult for someone to do something.

* Obstruct: To block or prevent movement or progress.

* Impede: To slow or stop the progress of something.

* Hamper: To make it difficult for someone to do something by restricting their movements.

* Thwart: To prevent someone from achieving something.

Specific Antonyms:

* Hurt: To cause pain or damage.

* Abuse: To treat someone badly.

* Reject: To refuse to accept something.

* Ignore: To pay no attention to someone or something.

Other words that convey the opposite meaning of "help":

* Neglect: To fail to take care of someone or something.

* Abandon: To leave someone or something without any help.

* Betray: To act against someone who trusts you.

* Exploit: To take unfair advantage of someone.

The best antonym for "help" will depend on the specific situation.

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