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What is an antonym for advocate?

Here are some antonyms for "advocate", depending on the context:

General Antonyms:

* Oppose: To be against something.

* Deny: To refuse to acknowledge or accept.

* Refute: To prove something wrong or false.

* Disapprove: To have a negative opinion of something.

* Condemn: To criticize strongly.

* Reject: To refuse to accept.

Antonyms in legal context:

* Defendant: The person accused of a crime in a court of law.

* Opponent: The person who opposes another in a legal case.

Antonyms in political context:

* Opponent: A person who opposes a political candidate or party.

* Critic: A person who expresses disapproval or criticism.

Other possible antonyms:

* Ignore: To pay no attention to.

* Neglect: To fail to care for or attend to.

* Detract: To take away from the value or quality of something.

* Undermine: To weaken or damage.

The best antonym for "advocate" depends on the specific situation and what you are trying to convey.

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