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unseal Antonyms
Opposite of unseal
Because the opposite of unseal shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To break or remove the seal of a container, envelope, or closed space so as to open it.
Usage Example
"The archaeologist waited for the rest of the team before attempting to seal the ancient stone sarcophagus."
Strongest
seal
close
Strong
fasten
shut
• verb (Context 2)
To make confidential, secret, or legally restricted records accessible to the public (especially in law).
Usage Example
"The federal judge ordered the court clerk to seal the deposition transcripts following the conclusion of the trial."
Strongest
seal
Strong
classify
suppress
withhold
Similar words to unseal
Words similar to unseal shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
open
declassify
unfasten
disclose
reveal
make public
release
uncork
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Unseal. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/unseal