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irons Synonyms

Another word for irons

Choosing another word for irons 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 smooth wrinkles from clothes, linens, or fabric using a heated iron (third-person singular simple present of iron).

Usage Example

"He always presses his dress shirts on Sunday evening before the workweek begins."

Strongest
presses
Strong
smooths
flattens

• noun (Context 2)

Metal shackles, chains, or fetters fastened around the wrists or ankles of a prisoner to restrict movement.

Usage Example

"Historical records indicate that the captives were held in fetters below deck during the long sea voyage."

Strongest
fetters
shackles
chains
Strong
manacles
leg-irons

Opposites of irons

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

wrinkles
crumples
creases
See all opposites of irons

• Nearby Words

ironing
ironlike
ironman
irons
ironwoman
ironwood
ironwork

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