Antonyms for deserve
dɪˈzɜrvde·serve

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1. deserveverb

   Synonyms:
   merit

2. deserveverb

   To be entitled to, as a result of past actions; to be worthy to have.

   Synonyms:
   merit

3. deserveverb

   To earn, win.

   Synonyms:
   merit

4. deserveverb

   To reward, to give in return for service.

   Synonyms:
   merit

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1. deserve

   Antonyms:
   forfeit, misdeserve, lose

   Synonyms:
   merit, earn, justify, win

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1. deserve, meritverb

   be worthy or deserving

   "You deserve a promotion after all the hard work you have done"

   Synonyms:
   merit

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1. deserveverb

   Synonyms:
   merit

How to use deserve in a sentence?

1. The EPA:

   This is just the beginning of our work to build a healthier future, reduce climate pollution, and ensure the clean, breathable air that all our children deserve.

2. Gloria Allred:

   Cheerleaders are being exploited and mistreated solely because they are women, these cheerleaders deserve to be paid more than a mere pittance.

3. Chris Murphy:

   This legislation would prevent Secret Service from undermining the work of the agency watchdog, and stop them from keeping the American people in the dark about things they deserve to know.

4. Gina Raimondo:

   Legislators deserve respect. They deserve to be listened to. They go back every week to their districts, and they have to be held to an accounting by their constituents, and I just really respect that.

5. Mike Braun:

   Just last month, the CDC released data that demonstrated natural immunity was 3-4 times as effective in preventing COVID-19 compared with vaccination, the Biden Administration needs to release the full data on natural immunity from HHS instead of imposing heavy-handed mandates and confusing guidance that have gotten in the way of our recovery. Americans deserve full transparency and answers.

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