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What is the antonyms for complement?

The antonyms for "complement" depend on the context in which you're using the word. Here are some possibilities:

If "complement" means "to complete" or "to make whole":

* Contradict: To say or do something that is the opposite of what someone else has said or done.

* Oppose: To disagree with or fight against something.

* Defy: To refuse to obey or accept something.

* Incomplete: Not complete or whole.

* Lacking: Missing something necessary.

* Insufficient: Not enough.

If "complement" means "to enhance" or "to go well with":

* Clash: To disagree or conflict with.

* Contradict: To say or do something that is the opposite of what someone else has said or done.

* Clash: To disagree or conflict with.

* Diminish: To make something smaller or less important.

* Degrade: To lower the quality or value of something.

* Mar: To spoil the beauty or perfection of something.

If "complement" means "a thing that completes or enhances something else":

* Opposite: Something that is completely different.

* Counterpart: Something that has a similar function but is different in some way.

* Inverse: Something that is the opposite of something else.

* Antagonist: Someone or something that opposes another person or thing.

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

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