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interlock Synonyms

Another word for interlock

Choosing another word for interlock 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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• verb (Context 1)

To engage or cause to engage with each other by overlapping or fitting together closely.

Usage Example

"The wooden puzzle pieces interlink so precisely that no glue is needed to hold the model together."

Strongest
interlink
Strong
mesh
dovetail
interlace
interconnect
intertwine
engage

• noun (Context 2)

The state or arrangement of being fitted or linked closely together.

Usage Example

"The tight interconnection of the paving stones allowed the courtyard to withstand decades of heavy traffic."

Strong
interconnection
linkage

Opposites of interlock

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

disengage
disconnect
separate
uncouple
separation
detach
disconnection
See all opposites of interlock

• Nearby Words

interleave
interlining
interlink
interlock
interlocked
interlocking
interloper

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