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collar Antonyms
Opposite of collar
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• verb (Context 1)
To seize, grasp, or apprehend (someone) by the neck or clothing; to arrest.
Usage Example
"The security guard managed to release the shoplifter before he could exit the store."
Strongest
release
Strong
free
• verb (Context 2)
To approach and stop (someone) in order to speak to them, often abruptly or against their will.
Usage Example
"She was collared by an enthusiastic salesman the moment she walked into the dealership."
Weak
ignore
avoid
Similar words to collar
Looking for synonyms? Words similar to collar vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:
accost
corner
apprehend
neckband
waylay
arrest
catch
nab
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Collar. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/collar