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clam Antonyms

Opposite of clam

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• verb (Context 1)

To abruptly refuse to speak or answer questions (usually followed by 'up').

Usage Example

"The witness clammed up as soon as the investigators asked about the missing documents."

Strongest
blab
Strong
confess
divulge

Similar words to clam

Looking for synonyms? Words similar to clam vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:

buck
dollar
bivalve
smacker
shellfish
mollusk
greenback
quahog
See all synonyms of clam

• Nearby Words

clackbox
cladoceran
clafoutis
clam
clam chowder
clamp
clamshell

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Clam. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/clam
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