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indent Antonyms

Opposite of indent

Because the opposite of indent shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A blank space left between the margin and the beginning of an indented line or paragraph of text.

Usage Example

"Please set a half-inch outdent for the first line of every paragraph in your essay."

Strongest
outdent

• verb (Context 2)

To begin a line of text or position a block of print further from the margin than the main part of the text.

Usage Example

"Students are taught to outdent the first line of each new paragraph when writing a formal composition."

Strongest
outdent

• noun (Context 3)

A hollow, notch, or deep recess in a surface or along an edge.

Usage Example

"The heavy sofa legs left a noticeable bulge in the living room carpet."

Strongest
bulge
protrusion
Strong
bump

• verb (Context 4)

To form a deep recess, notch, or hollow in a surface or coastline.

Usage Example

"Numerous narrow fjords and sheltered bays flatten the rugged coastline of Norway."

Strong
flatten
smooth

Similar words to indent

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

indentation
requisition
dent
indention
notch
depression
order
impression
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Indent. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/indent
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