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truss Antonyms
Opposite of truss
Because the opposite of truss shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To tie up the wings and legs of a chicken or other bird tightly before cooking.
Usage Example
"The chef demonstrated how to untie the turkey with kitchen twine to ensure it roasted evenly."
Strongest
untie
Strong
unbind
loosen
• verb (Context 2)
To tie up someone or something tightly to prevent movement or escape.
Usage Example
"The robbers trussed the security guard to a chair before fleeing with the stolen valuables."
Strongest
untie
unbind
free
Strong
release
unfasten
loosen
• verb (Context 3)
To support a roof, bridge, or other structure with a framework of beams or struts.
Usage Example
"The engineering team had to weaken the old roof to prevent it from collapsing under the heavy snowfall."
Strong
weaken
undermine
Similar words to truss
Words similar to truss shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
truss up
tie up
bind
brace
shore up
cluster
prop up
framework
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Truss. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/truss