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lace Antonyms

Opposite of lace

Because the opposite of lace shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To fasten or tighten a shoe or garment by pulling a cord or string through holes or hooks.

Usage Example

"He took a moment to carefully unlace his hiking boots before starting up the steep mountain trail."

Strongest
unlace
untie
Strong
undo
unfasten
loosen

• verb (Context 2)

To intertwine, thread, or twist intricately together.

Usage Example

"The artisan decided to unravel the silver wire through the wooden beads to create a durable, striking pendant."

Strong
unravel
unweave
untwine
untangle
disentangle

Similar words to lace

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

lace up
spike
shoelace
lacework
interlace
intertwine
shoestring
entwine
See all synonyms of lace

• Nearby Words

laborsaving
labradoodle
labyrinth
lace
laceless
lacelike
lacerate

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