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 more skincare brands come to market, Kim says shoppers should be wary of the ones that place too much importance on the inclusion or omission of certain ingredients. — Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

Palmer’s omission from Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad was one of the more contentious decisions the England head coach made. — Simon Johnson, New York Times, 31 July 2026

The former president’s annual summer playlists have become a cultural event, generating a widespread discussion on social media as fans dissect his music choices and debate notable inclusions and omissions. — Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 30 July 2026

Those competitors offer multi-user discounts, so LiveOne's omission of a family plan hurts it a bit more now that its individual rates have crept up. — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 28 July 2026