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paul Antonyms

Opposite of paul

Pinning down the opposite of paul 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 stop the backward rotation of a capstan, windlass, or ratchet wheel by engaging a pivoted catch (an older variant spelling of pawl).

Usage Example

"The crew was ordered to release the capstan immediately before the heavy cable could slip back into the sea."

Strong
release
unlock

Similar words to paul

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

pawl
detent
catch
dog
click
lock
latch
secure
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• Nearby Words

pattern
patterned
patternless
paul
paunchy
pauper
pause

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