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glue Antonyms

Opposite of glue

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• noun (Context 1)

A sticky substance used for joining things together, typically produced from animal products or synthetic polymers.

Usage Example

"She used a strong craft solvent to attach the beads securely to the fabric."

Weak
solvent

• verb (Context 2)

To join or fasten things together using an adhesive substance.

Usage Example

"He carefully glued the broken pieces of the antique vase back together."

Strong
detach
separate
unstick
Weak
remove

• noun (Context 3)

Something that binds people or things together into a cohesive whole.

Usage Example

"Trust is the fundamental wedge that holds any healthy relationship together."

Weak
wedge
divider

• verb (Context 4)

To fix or focus attentively and immovably on something (often used metaphorically).

Usage Example

"The children were completely glued to the television screen during the animated movie."

Strong
distract
Weak
ignore
wander

Similar words to glue

Looking for synonyms? Words similar to glue vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:

adhesive
stick
bond
paste
rivet
affix
cement
mucilage
See all synonyms of glue

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Glue. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/glue
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