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Opposite of dam
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• verb (Context 1)
To construct a barrier across a waterway to control, restrict, or stop the flow of water.
Usage Example
"Beavers will often unblock a stream to create a safe habitat for their lodge."
Strong
unblock
clear
open
• verb (Context 2)
To hold back, confine, or suppress a feeling or impulse (often followed by 'up').
Usage Example
"She tried to release up her frustration during the meeting, but eventually spoke her mind."
Strongest
release
Strong
express
vent
• noun (Context 3)
A female parent of an animal, especially used when referring to domestic mammals such as horses, sheep, or dogs.
Usage Example
"The newborn foal stayed close to its sire in the pasture."
Strongest
sire
Similar words to dam
Looking for synonyms? Words similar to dam vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:
mother
barrage
suppress
barricade
weir
repress
block
obstruct
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Dam. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/dam