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tauten Antonyms

Opposite of tauten

Pinning down the opposite of tauten 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 make or become taut, tightly stretched, or tense (especially of ropes, muscles, or skin).

Usage Example

"The sailors worked quickly to slacken the rigging before the coastal gale arrived."

Strongest
slacken
loosen
Strong
relax
slack
sag

Similar words to tauten

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

tighten
tense
stretch
stiffen
strain
See all synonyms of tauten

• Nearby Words

taunter
tauntingly
taut
tauten
tautly
tautness
tax

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