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screw Antonyms

Opposite of screw

Because the opposite of screw 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 or tighten something using a screw or screws.

Usage Example

"She carefully screwed the metal bracket into the wall to support the heavy bookshelf."

Strongest
unscrew
Strong
unfasten
loosen

• verb (Context 2)

To rotate or twist something into a secured place.

Usage Example

"He screwed the cap back onto the bottle tightly to prevent the chemicals from leaking."

Strongest
unscrew
Strong
untwist
loosen

Similar words to screw

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

propeller
twist
rip off
swindle
turn
cheat
prop
fasten
See all synonyms of screw

• Nearby Words

screechy
screed
screen
screw
screwball
screwed
screwhead

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