Antonyms of verb enlist

1 of 3 senses of enlist

Sense 3
enlist, draft, muster in -- (engage somebody to enter the army)
       Antonym of discharge (Sense 10)
      => discharge, muster out -- (release from military service)

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb enlist

3 senses of enlist

Sense 1
enlist -- (join the military)
       => sign up -- (join a club, an activity, etc. with the intention to join or participate, "Sign up for yoga classes")

Sense 2
engage, enlist -- (hire for work or assistance; "engage aid, help, services, or support")
       => procure, secure -- (get by special effort; "He procured extra cigarettes even though they were rationed")

Sense 3
enlist, draft, muster in -- (engage somebody to enter the army)
       => enroll, inscribe, enter, enrol, recruit -- (register formally as a participant or member; "The party recruited many new members")

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