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feather Antonyms
Opposite of feather
Because the opposite of feather shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To blend or thin the edges of something (such as paint, hair, or wood) so that it gradually merges with a surrounding area.
Usage Example
"The hairstylist used thinning shears to blunt the ends of her bangs for a softer, more natural look."
Strong
blunt
• verb (Context 2)
To cover, dress, or decorate with or as if with feathers.
Usage Example
"The indigenous artisans feathered the ceremonial headdress with brilliant macaw plumes."
Strongest
defeather
pluck
deplume
• verb (Context 3)
To rotate the blades of a propeller so that their edges are parallel to the line of flight, reducing aerodynamic drag.
Usage Example
"When the engine failed, the pilot had to unfeather the propeller immediately to maintain a safe glide path."
Strongest
unfeather
Similar words to feather
Words similar to feather shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
plumage
plume
blend
taper
quill
thin
fletch
pinion
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Feather. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/feather