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Another word for hook

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• noun (Context 1)

A piece of metal or other rigid material, curved or bent back at an angle, used for catching hold of or hanging things on.

Usage Example

"She hung her wet winter coat on the brass clasp by the front door."

Strong
clasp
Weak
peg
catch
fastener

• verb (Context 2)

To attach, catch, secure, or pull something using a curved device.

Usage Example

"The angler managed to catch a massive trout after waiting patiently by the riverbank all morning."

Strongest
catch
Strong
snag
fasten
secure

• noun (Context 3)

A short, memorable musical phrase or riff used in popular music to make a song appealing and easily recognizable.

Usage Example

"The pop song became a massive global hit thanks to its infectious chorus and undeniable riff."

Strongest
riff
Strong
motif
chorus

• verb (Context 4)

To captivate or completely engage someone's attention and interest.

Usage Example

"The television series managed to captivate its audience right from the mysterious opening scene."

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captivate
engross
Strong
absorb
ensnare

• verb (Context 5)

To bend or form something into a curved shape.

Usage Example

"She affectionately hooked her arm through his as they strolled down the lively boulevard."

Strongest
bend
crook
Strong
curve

• noun (Context 6)

A short, swinging punch delivered from the side with the elbow bent, commonly used in boxing.

Usage Example

"The challenger stunned the reigning champion with a devastating left punch to the jaw."

Strongest
punch
Strong
blow
strike

Opposites of hook

Looking for antonyms? The opposite of hook varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:

unhook
straighten
bore
release
free
alienate
lose
See all opposites of hook

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hook. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hook
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