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concertina Synonyms

Another word for concertina

Choosing another word for concertina 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)

An extensible barrier made of coils of barbed or razor wire that can be pulled out like the bellows of a concertina; concertina wire.

Usage Example

"The perimeter of the compound was secured with high chain-link fencing topped with a concertina wire of razor wire."

Strongest
concertina wire

• verb (Context 2)

To collapse, fold, or compress into pleats or ridges like the bellows of a concertina.

Usage Example

"The front of the car concertinaed on impact with the concrete barrier."

Strong
crumple
buckle
collapse
fold

Opposites of concertina

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

unfold
straighten
See all opposites of concertina

• Nearby Words

concert
concerted
concertgoer
concertina
concession
concessionary
conch

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