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padlock Synonyms
Another word for padlock
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• noun (Context 1)
A detachable lock featuring a U-shaped shackle that is hinged or designed to slide, which can be passed through a ring or staple and snapped shut.
Usage Example
"She secured the storage shed by clicking a heavy brass lock into place."
Strongest
lock
• verb (Context 2)
To secure or fasten something using a padlock.
Usage Example
"The manager decided to lock the side gates after hours to prevent unauthorized entry."
Strongest
lock
Strong
secure
fasten
Opposites of padlock
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of padlock varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
unlock
unfasten
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Padlock. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/padlock