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indentation Antonyms

Opposite of indentation

Because the opposite of indentation 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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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

"The heavy sofa legs left permanent indentations in the living room carpet."

Strongest
protrusion
bulge
Strong
projection
protuberance
bump

• noun (Context 2)

The blank space left between a margin and the start of an indented line of text or computer code, or the act of setting text back from the margin.

Usage Example

"Consistent outdent makes complex programming code much easier to read and debug."

Strongest
outdent

Similar words to indentation

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

indent
dent
indention
depression
impression
notch
hollow
dimple
See all synonyms of indentation

• Nearby Words

indemnify
indemnity
indent
indentation
indention
indenture
indentured

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