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monkeywrench Synonyms

Another word for monkeywrench

Choosing another word for monkeywrench depends on context, so the 22 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Something that completely disrupts, sabotages, or halts a plan, process, or operation.

Usage Example

"The sudden departure of the lead architect threw a spanner into the project's timeline."

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spanner
Strong
impediment
roadblock
obstacle
hindrance
snag
hitch
complication

• noun (Context 2)

A type of adjustable wrench with flat, parallel jaws that can be widened or narrowed by turning a screw mechanism in the handle.

Usage Example

"He grabbed a heavy monkey wrench from his toolbox to tighten the massive bolts on the industrial pipe."

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monkey wrench
Strong
adjustable wrench
adjustable spanner
pipe wrench

• verb (Context 3)

To sabotage, disrupt, or deliberately interfere with a system, plan, or piece of machinery.

Usage Example

"Environmental activists attempted to sabotage the illegal logging operation by damaging the construction equipment."

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sabotage
Strong
disrupt
subvert
undermine
derail
thwart
torpedo
scupper
cripple
foil

Opposites of monkeywrench

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

facilitate
expedite
promote
boon
advance
support
catalyst
assist
See all opposites of monkeywrench

• Nearby Words

monkey
monkey flower
monkeypox
monkeywrench
monkeywrencher
monkfish
monkfruit

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