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buttonhole Synonyms

Another word for buttonhole

Choosing another word for buttonhole depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A flower or small spray of flowers worn in the lapel slit of a coat or jacket on formal occasions.

Usage Example

"The groom wore a white carnation boutonniere on the lapel of his morning suit."

Strongest
boutonniere
Strong
corsage

• verb (Context 2)

To accost and detain a reluctant listener in conversation.

Usage Example

"Reporters tried to accost the senator in the corridor after the committee hearing."

Strongest
accost
corner
Strong
waylay
detain
collar
intercept

Opposites of buttonhole

The opposite of buttonhole shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

avoid
ignore
See all opposites of buttonhole

• Nearby Words

buttock
button
buttonbush
buttonhole
buttonquail
buttress
butty

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Buttonhole. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/buttonhole
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