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

That omission may ultimately prove more consequential than any individual provision contained in the legislation itself. — Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Just as Phillies fans will scream about my snub of Marsh, Dodgers fans will stew over my omission of Wrobleski, especially when Wheeler did not return from thoracic outlet surgery until April 25. — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 2 July 2026

As historical fact, however, the Little House books make some massive, deliberate omissions that complicate and contradict Wilder’s saccharinely sweet stories. — Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026

The omissions come after announcements by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin earlier this year that his agency was designating microplastics and pharmaceuticals priority contaminants for testing. — Susanne Rust follow, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026