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crowbar Synonyms
Another word for crowbar
Choosing another word for crowbar depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A heavy iron or steel bar with one end flattened, slightly bent, and often cleft, used as a lever for prying things open or lifting heavy objects.
Usage Example
"The rescue workers used a heavy pry bar to pry open the jammed doors of the train car."
Strongest
pry bar
wrecking bar
pinch bar
Strong
jimmy
jemmy
lever
• verb (Context 2)
To forcefully fit or insert something into a space, context, or narrative where it does not naturally belong.
Usage Example
"The studio attempted to shoehorn a romantic subplot into the otherwise fast-paced action thriller."
Strongest
shoehorn
Strong
cram
wedge
jam
force
Weak
squeeze
• verb (Context 3)
To force or pry something open using a crowbar or a similar type of lever.
Usage Example
"They had to pry the rusted window frames out of the brick wall before installing the new ones."
Strongest
pry
prise
prize
Strong
jimmy
jemmy
lever
wrench
Opposites of crowbar
The opposite of crowbar shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
omit
exclude
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Crowbar. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/crowbar