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padlock Antonyms

Opposite of padlock

Pinning down the opposite of padlock requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To secure or fasten something using a padlock.

Usage Example

"The manager decided to unlock the side gates after hours to prevent unauthorized entry."

Strongest
unlock
unfasten
Strong
unbolt
unlatch
open
unbar

Similar words to padlock

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

lock
lock up
secure
fasten
bolt
latch
bar
fastener
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• Nearby Words

pad
padded
paddock
padlock
pagan
paganism
page

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