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cage Synonyms
Another word for cage
Choosing another word for cage depends on context, so the 21 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A structure of bars or wires in which birds or other animals are confined.
Usage Example
"The zookeeper carefully opened the lion's enclosure to place its food inside."
Strong
enclosure
pen
coop
hutch
Weak
aviary
pound
• verb (Context 2)
To confine or enclose in a cage.
Usage Example
"The researchers had to temporarily confine the injured eagle while its wing healed."
Strongest
confine
pen
coop up
Strong
enclose
lock up
shut in
impound
imprison
Weak
mew
• noun (Context 3)
A confining or restrictive situation that severely limits freedom.
Usage Example
"After years in the heavily monitored corporate structure, she felt trapped in a gilded prison."
Strongest
prison
Strong
trap
straitjacket
Weak
shackle
fetter
• noun (Context 4)
An enclosed physical area or net structure used in various sports, such as a batting practice enclosure or a hockey goal.
Usage Example
"The professional baseball player spent two hours in the batting net perfecting his swing."
Strong
net
goal
enclosure
Opposites of cage
The opposite of cage shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
release
free
let out
freedom
liberate
liberty
unleash
emancipate
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cage. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cage