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ribbon Antonyms

Opposite of ribbon

Pinning down the opposite of ribbon 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 tear or cut into long, narrow strips.

Usage Example

"The fierce winds ribboned the old sail until nothing but tatters remained."

Strong
mend
repair
patch
Weak
stitch

Similar words to ribbon

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

shred
tatter
tape
rosette
strip
cockade
band
lacerate
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• Nearby Words

rib
ribbed
ribbing
ribbon
riblet
riblike
rich

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Ribbon. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 10, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/ribbon
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