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plait Antonyms

Opposite of plait

Because the opposite of plait shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To form hair, straw, rope, or other flexible material into a braid by interlacing three or more strands.

Usage Example

"The artisan skillfully plaited the dried reeds into a sturdy market basket."

Strongest
unplait
unbraid
unravel
Strong
untwist
untangle

• verb (Context 2)

To fold fabric into neat, regular pleats.

Usage Example

"The dressmaker carefully plaited the silk bodice before sewing the seams."

Strongest
unfold
Strong
smooth
flatten

Similar words to plait

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

braid
pleat
interlace
fold
interweave
weave
pigtail
tuck
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• Nearby Words

plaintiff
plaintive
plaintively
plait
plan
planar
plane

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