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latch Antonyms
Opposite of latch
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• verb (Context 1)
To close, fasten, or lock securely with a mechanical catch or bar.
Usage Example
"Make sure you unlatch the door properly before leaving the house."
Strongest
unlatch
unlock
Strong
open
• verb (Context 2)
To grip or hold onto tightly or persistently (often used with 'on' or 'onto').
Usage Example
"The baby quickly learned how to release securely onto the bottle."
Strongest
release
Strong
drop
Similar words to latch
Looking for synonyms? Words similar to latch vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:
fasten
catch
secure
fastener
lock
grip
grasp
hasp
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Latch. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/latch