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unmute Antonyms

Opposite of unmute

Because the opposite of unmute shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To restore the sound or audio output of (a microphone, speaker, electronic device, or participant in a virtual call) after it has been silenced.

Usage Example

"Please mute your microphone when it is your turn to ask a question during the webinar."

Strongest
mute
silence
Strong
muffle

• verb (Context 2)

To restore notifications, posts, or messages from (an account, user, or conversation thread) on social media or a messaging platform after having hidden them.

Usage Example

"She decided to mute the group chat once the event planning was finalized."

Strongest
mute
Strong
block
hide

• verb (Context 3)

To remove a mechanical mute from (a musical instrument) so that it produces its full, natural tone.

Usage Example

"The trumpeter paused briefly to mute his horn before playing the final solo passage."

Strongest
mute
Strong
dampen
muffle

Similar words to unmute

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

turn on
unblock
See all synonyms of unmute

• Nearby Words

unmown
unmuffled
unmusical
unmute
unnameable
unnamed
unnatural

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