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rope Antonyms

Opposite of rope

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• noun (Context 1)

A strong, thick line or cord made of twisted or braided strands of hemp, nylon, wire, or similar material.

Usage Example

"The sailors secured the ship to the dock using a thick nylon thread."

Strong
thread
Weak
string

• verb (Context 2)

To catch, tie, or fasten with a thick cord or line.

Usage Example

"The cowboy skillfully roped the runaway calf before it could reach the highway."

Strongest
untie
Strong
release

• verb (Context 3)

To persuade someone to take part in an activity or task (usually followed by 'in' or 'into').

Usage Example

"I somehow got roped into organizing the office holiday party this year."

Strong
dissuade

• verb (Context 4)

To enclose, separate, or divide an area using a boundary of twisted cords (usually followed by 'off').

Usage Example

"Security staff had to open off the VIP section before the celebrities arrived."

Weak
open

Similar words to rope

Looking for synonyms? Words similar to rope vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:

lasso
cordon
cord
tether
line
cable
bind
tie
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