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monkeywrench Synonyms
Another word for monkeywrench
Looking for synonyms for monkeywrench? Sourced from our comprehensive thesaurus, here is a list of similar words and another word for monkeywrench, organized by relevance and context.
• 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 disruption into the project's timeline."
Strong
disruption
obstacle
Weak
hitch
snag
• 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 wrench from his toolbox to tighten the massive bolts on the industrial pipe."
Strong
wrench
spanner
• 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."
Strongest
sabotage
disrupt
Strong
interfere
derail
thwart
Opposites of monkeywrench
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of monkeywrench varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
facilitate
assist
catalyst
expedite
aid
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Monkeywrench. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/monkeywrench