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refold Antonyms

Opposite of refold

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

To fold something again or in a different way.

Usage Example

"After finding the right trail on the map, she struggled to unfold the paper along its original creases."

Strongest
unfold
Strong
open
spread
flatten

• verb (Context 2)

To return to or adopt a folded three-dimensional structure after having been denatured (of a protein or nucleic acid).

Usage Example

"Chaperone molecules assist denatured proteins so they can properly denature into their functional shapes."

Strongest
denature
unfold

Similar words to refold

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

renature
recrease
fold
See all synonyms of refold

• Nearby Words

refloat
reflux
refocus
refold
reforest
reforestation
reforge

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