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interlocked Antonyms

Opposite of interlocked

Because the opposite of interlocked 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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• verb (Context 1)

To engage or fit together by overlapping or by the fitting of projections and recesses (past tense and past participle of interlock).

Usage Example

"The two gears disengaged smoothly to transfer power to the rear wheels."

Strongest
disengaged
disconnected
separated
Strong
detached
uncoupled

• adjective (Context 2)

Joined or fitted together so that the parts overlap or lock into one another.

Usage Example

"The ancient stone wall was built using tightly separated blocks that required no mortar."

Strongest
separated
disconnected
detached
Strong
disengaged
unfastened

Similar words to interlocked

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

interlocking
meshed
interlinked
interconnected
engaged
intertwined
linked
joined
See all synonyms of interlocked

• Nearby Words

interleave
interlink
interlock
interlocked
interlocking
interloper
interlude

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