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pleat Synonyms

Another word for pleat

Choosing another word for pleat 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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• noun (Context 1)

A double or multiple fold in a garment or other item made of cloth, held by stitching the top or side.

Usage Example

"She carefully ironed each fold of her school uniform skirt before getting dressed."

Strongest
fold
Strong
crease
tuck
gather
Weak
plait

• verb (Context 2)

To fold a piece of fabric into double or multiple neat folds and secure them in place.

Usage Example

"The tailor offered to fold the heavy silk curtains so they would hang evenly."

Strongest
fold
Strong
crease
tuck
gather

Opposites of pleat

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

unfold
smooth
flatten
See all opposites of pleat

• Nearby Words

pleasurably
pleasure
pleasureless
pleat
pleather
pleating
pleb

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