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indention Antonyms
Opposite of indention
Because the opposite of indention shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The setting in of a line or block of text farther from the margin than the main body of text, or the blank space left by doing so.
Usage Example
"The publisher's style guide requires a half-inch outdent at the start of every new paragraph."
Strongest
outdent
• noun (Context 2)
A recess, notch, or hollow depression on a surface or along an edge; an indentation.
Usage Example
"The heavy legs of the piano left a deep protrusion in the living room carpet."
Strongest
protrusion
Strong
bulge
projection
bump
Similar words to indention
Words similar to indention shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
indentation
indent
dent
notch
depression
hollow
impression
recess
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Indention. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/indention