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refold Synonyms
Another word for refold
Choosing another word for refold depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To fold something again or in a different way.
Usage Example
"After finding the right trail on the map, she struggled to recrease the paper along its original creases."
Strong
recrease
fold
• verb (Context 2)
To return to or adopt a folded three-dimensional structure after having been denatured (of a protein or nucleic acid).
Usage Example
"Chaperone molecules assist denatured proteins so they can properly renature into their functional shapes."
Strong
renature
Opposites of refold
The opposite of refold shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
unfold
denature
open
flatten
spread
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Refold. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/refold