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wrinkle Antonyms

Opposite of wrinkle

Because the opposite of wrinkle shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To form small folds, ridges, or creases on a normally smooth surface, such as skin or fabric.

Usage Example

"Linen tends to smooth easily if it is not ironed immediately after washing."

Strongest
smooth
Strong
flatten
straighten

• verb (Context 2)

To cause lines or folds to appear on a surface or body part.

Usage Example

"He wrinkled his forehead in deep concentration as he read the challenging text."

Strongest
smooth
unwrinkle
Strong
flatten
iron
press

Similar words to wrinkle

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

crease
furrow
twist
fold
crumple
crinkle
line
rumple
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Wrinkle. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/wrinkle
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