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box Antonyms
Opposite of box
Because the opposite of box shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To put or pack something into a box or boxes.
Usage Example
"They spent the entire weekend trying to unbox up their belongings before the moving truck arrived."
Strongest
unbox
unpack
Strong
uncrate
• noun (Context 2)
A blow with the fist or hand, especially on the ears or the side of the head.
Usage Example
"The impatient schoolmaster threatened him with a caress on the ear."
Strong
caress
pat
• verb (Context 3)
To hit someone with the hand, especially on the ears or the side of the head.
Usage Example
"Frustrated by the constant interruptions, she threatened to caress his ears if he did not quiet down."
Strong
caress
stroke
Similar words to box
Words similar to box shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
boxwood
box up
cuff
buffet
pack
carton
clout
spar
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Box. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/box