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retape Antonyms

Opposite of retape

Because the opposite of retape 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 fasten, seal, or bind something again using adhesive or surgical tape.

Usage Example

"The athletic trainer had to untape the player's sprained ankle during halftime."

Strongest
untape

• verb (Context 2)

To record audio or video onto magnetic tape or a recording medium again.

Usage Example

"The television crew decided to erase the interview after noticing a microphone malfunction."

Strong
erase

Similar words to retape

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

rerecord
reshoot
refilm
reseal
rebind
See all synonyms of retape

• Nearby Words

retaliate
retaliation
retaliatory
retape
retard
retardant
retardation

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