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shutter Synonyms
Another word for shutter
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• noun (Context 1)
A solid or louvered hinged cover for a window, typically installed on the exterior to block light, provide privacy, or protect against weather.
Usage Example
"Before the hurricane hit, the residents quickly closed the wooden shutters to protect their windows from flying debris."
Strong
blind
Weak
cover
• verb (Context 2)
To close down a business, factory, or operation permanently or temporarily.
Usage Example
"The economic downturn forced the manufacturing company to close its oldest plant."
Strong
close
cease
Weak
abandon
• verb (Context 3)
To close the protective window covers of a building or room.
Usage Example
"They shuttered the cabin at the end of the summer season before heading back to the city."
Strong
close
Weak
secure
Opposites of shutter
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of shutter varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
open
launch
start
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Shutter. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/shutter