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unfasten Synonyms

Another word for unfasten

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• verb (Context 1)

To open, undo, or release something that is secured with a clasp, buckle, button, or latch, or to become undone in this way.

Usage Example

"Passengers may undo their seatbelts once the aircraft has reached a safe cruising altitude."

Strongest
undo
Strong
unbuckle
unclasp
unhook
unlatch
untie
unbutton
loosen
release
Weak
detach

Opposites of unfasten

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

fasten
buckle
clasp
latch
secure
lock
tie
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Unfasten. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 3, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/unfasten
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