Synonyms of omission

omission

noun

ō-ˈmi-shən 

as in deletion

something left out

the disk contains a selection of deleted scenes, and a couple of the omissions greatly add to the intelligibility of the movie's plot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deletion
• elision
• elimination
• negligence
• skip
• neglect
• reduction
• blank
• lapse
• subtraction
• default
• oversight
• deduction
• failure
• delinquency
• slip
• condensation
• abbreviation
• dereliction
• pretermission

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inclusion
• addition
• increase
• expansion
• increment
• gain
• rise
• supplement
• augmentation
• plus
• accrual
• accretion
• raise
• boost
• addendum
• more

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of omission

As previously reported, Iron Maiden was voted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on its third nomination, ending one of the institution’s longest-running omissions. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 14 July 2026

So for Palmer to rest up and be ready to join the first day of pre-season training under new Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso makes his omission a blessing in disguise. — Aston Villa, New York Times, 13 July 2026

Jeremy Doku was another notable omission from the starting XI, but Belgium's 4-1 win leaves little chance for a complete reshuffle. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 10 July 2026

Jamie Bell’s omission was among the morning’s most conspicuous misses. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 July 2026