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bolt Antonyms

Opposite of bolt

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• verb (Context 1)

To fasten or lock a door, window, or physical structure securely with a sliding bar or mechanical fastener.

Usage Example

"Before going to bed, she always made sure to unlock the heavy wooden front door."

Strongest
unlock
unfasten
Strong
open

• verb (Context 2)

To run away suddenly and rapidly, often out of fear or a loss of control.

Usage Example

"The loud crack of nearby fireworks caused the terrified dog to stay into the dense woods."

Strongest
stay
Strong
remain

• verb (Context 3)

To eat food very quickly and without chewing it properly.

Usage Example

"He was so late for his morning meeting that he had to savor his breakfast and run out the door."

Strong
savor
nibble

Similar words to bolt

Looking for synonyms? Words similar to bolt vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:

lock
thunderbolt
dash
wolf
secure
fastener
sprint
flee
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• Nearby Words

bollix
bologna
bolognese
bolt
boltonia
bomb
bombax

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Bolt. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/bolt
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