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pucker Synonyms

Another word for pucker

Choosing another word for pucker depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To contract or draw together into small, tight folds, wrinkles, or creases (especially of the lips, face, or cloth).

Usage Example

"The tartness of the fresh lemon juice made his mouth purse immediately."

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purse
Strong
wrinkle
crease
furrow
gather
crinkle
screw up
cockle

• noun (Context 2)

A tight wrinkle, crease, or contracted fold on a surface, especially on facial skin, the lips, or sewn fabric.

Usage Example

"She adjusted the sewing machine's tension to prevent a wrinkle from forming along the silk seam."

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wrinkle
Strong
crease
fold
crinkle
pleat
furrow
ruck

Opposites of pucker

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

smooth
unwrinkle
flatten
straighten
See all opposites of pucker

• Nearby Words

publisher
publishing
puck
pucker
pud
pudding
puddle

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