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burr Antonyms

Opposite of burr

Pinning down the opposite of burr requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To form a rough edge on metal or another material, or to remove rough edges from a surface.

Usage Example

"Dropping the chisel onto the concrete floor burred the corner of the blade."

Strong
smooth
polish

Similar words to burr

Words similar to burr shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

bur
burl
whir
buzz
trill
roughen
brogue
deburr
See all synonyms of burr

• Nearby Words

burning
burnish
burnout
burr
burrow
burst
bursting

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Burr. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/burr
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