Find Antonyms

glove Antonyms

Opposite of glove

Because the opposite of glove shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
JUMP TO:

• verb (Context 1)

To cover the hand or another object with a glove, or as if with a glove.

Usage Example

"The surgeon washed her hands thoroughly before gloving up for the abdominal operation."

Strongest
unglove

• verb (Context 2)

To catch or field a ball using a baseball glove (especially in sports).

Usage Example

"The third baseman gloved the hard grounder and fired a perfect throw to first base."

Strongest
drop
Strong
muff
fumble
bobble

Similar words to glove

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

mitt
catch
field
snag
mitten
stab
spear
gauntlet
See all synonyms of glove

• Nearby Words

glossiness
glossless
glossy
glove
gloved
gloveless
glovelike

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Glove. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/glove
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Word Games & Solvers
Word FinderScrabble Word FinderWords With Friends CheatWordle SolverAnagram Solver
Dictionary & Reference
DictionarySynonymsAntonymsWords
Community
Contact UsEditorial PolicyPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.