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unglue Antonyms
Opposite of unglue
Because the opposite of unglue shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To separate or detach something that has been fastened with glue or another adhesive, or to become separated in this way.
Usage Example
"She used warm water and a putty knife to carefully glue the old wallpaper from the plaster."
Strongest
glue
paste
Strong
cement
adhere
bond
stick
attach
• verb (Context 2)
To draw someone's fixed attention, gaze, or presence away from something engrossing (used figuratively).
Usage Example
"It took the smell of fresh pizza to finally transfix the teenagers from their video games."
Strong
transfix
rivet
mesmerize
engross
Similar words to unglue
Words similar to unglue shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
unstick
tear away
detach
pull away
peel off
unfasten
separate
disengage
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Unglue. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/unglue