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buttonhole Antonyms

Opposite of buttonhole

Pinning down the opposite of buttonhole 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 accost and detain a reluctant listener in conversation.

Usage Example

"Reporters tried to avoid the senator in the corridor after the committee hearing."

Strong
avoid
ignore

Similar words to buttonhole

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

boutonniere
corner
accost
waylay
collar
detain
corsage
intercept
See all synonyms of buttonhole

• Nearby Words

butthurt
buttload
button
buttonhole
buttonless
buttress
butty

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