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cement Antonyms

Opposite of cement

Because the opposite of cement shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To settle or establish firmly (especially regarding relationships, agreements, or positions).

Usage Example

"The successful trade negotiation helped to undermine the alliance between the two neighboring countries."

Strongest
undermine
weaken
Strong
sever
dissolve
destabilize
break

• verb (Context 2)

To affix or bind things together firmly using an adhesive substance or mortar.

Usage Example

"The dentist carefully cemented the new crown onto the patient's tooth."

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detach
separate
Strong
unglue
unfasten
loosen

• noun (Context 3)

Any synthetic or natural substance used to stick items together tightly; a general adhesive.

Usage Example

"She applied a layer of rubber solvent to bond the two pieces of leather."

Strong
solvent

• noun (Context 4)

A unifying principle, element, or force that binds a group of people together.

Usage Example

"Shared cultural traditions often serve as the wedge that holds a diverse community together."

Strong
wedge

Similar words to cement

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

adhesive
glue
solidify
consolidate
bond
strengthen
seal
adhere
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Cement. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/cement
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