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tape Antonyms

Opposite of tape

Because the opposite of tape shifts with each meaning, the 9 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, tie, or bind something using a strip of adhesive material.

Usage Example

"He taped the poster securely to the classroom wall."

Strongest
untape
unfasten
detach
Strong
unstick
peel off
remove

• verb (Context 2)

To record sound or video onto a magnetic strip or digital equivalent.

Usage Example

"The network decided to erase the interview earlier in the day to broadcast it during primetime."

Strong
erase
delete
wipe

Similar words to tape

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

record
adhesive tape
tape measure
measuring tape
videotape
sticky tape
magnetic tape
stick
See all synonyms of tape

• Nearby Words

tantrum
tap
tapas
tape
taper
tapestry
tappable

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