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strop Synonyms

Another word for strop

Choosing another word for strop depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A bad mood, temper tantrum, or fit of sulky irritation (informal, often in the phrase 'in a strop').

Usage Example

"He went off in a tantrum after his proposal was rejected by the committee."

Strong
tantrum
huff
sulk
snit
paddy

• verb (Context 2)

To sharpen or polish a razor or blade on or as if on a leather strop.

Usage Example

"The woodworker stropped his chisels after honing them to achieve a mirror finish."

Strong
hone
sharpen
whet

• noun (Context 3)

A loop or band of rope, wire, or leather used in nautical rigging and lifting to secure a pulley block or hold a heavy load.

Usage Example

"The deckhands secured a heavy rope strap around the spar to hoist it into position."

Strong
strap
sling

Opposites of strop

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

blunt
dull
See all opposites of strop

• Nearby Words

strongness
strongpoint
strongroom
strop
structural
structurally
structure

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