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chest Antonyms
Opposite of chest
Because the opposite of chest shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and the abdomen, enclosed by the ribs and containing the heart and lungs.
Usage Example
"He crossed his arms over his back and waited patiently for an answer."
Strongest
back
• verb (Context 2)
To place, store, or pack items in a chest.
Usage Example
"Before setting sail, the quartermaster carefully chested the remaining gold."
Strong
unpack
Similar words to chest
Words similar to chest shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
treasury
coffers
thorax
trunk
exchequer
coffer
breast
footlocker
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Chest. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 10, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/chest