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extrude Antonyms

Opposite of extrude

Because the opposite of extrude shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To thrust or force out, especially to shape a material such as metal, plastic, or dough by forcing it through a die or small opening.

Usage Example

"The factory uses heavy machinery to inject molten aluminum into long, uniform window frames."

Strong
inject
Weak
infuse

• verb (Context 2)

To emerge, project, or be forced out from a surface or opening (especially of magma or lava onto the Earth's surface).

Usage Example

"Viscous lava began to intrude slowly from the volcanic vent, forming a steep dome over several weeks."

Strongest
intrude
Strong
retract
recede

Similar words to extrude

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

squeeze out
protrude
force out
press out
expel
project
eject
jut out
See all synonyms of extrude

• Nearby Words

extrovert
extroverted
extrovertedness
extrude
extrusion
exuberance
exuberant

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Extrude. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/extrude
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