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unlatch Synonyms

Another word for unlatch

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

To release or open the latch of (a door, gate, window, or container) so that it is no longer fastened.

Usage Example

"She reached over the wooden fence to unfasten the garden gate and let the visitors inside."

Strongest
unfasten
Strong
unhook
unbolt
unlock
unclasp
open
release

• verb (Context 2)

To become unfastened or open by the release of a latch.

Usage Example

"The old cellar door tends to unfasten on its own whenever a strong gust of wind rattles the frame."

Strongest
unfasten
Strong
open
Weak
give way

Opposites of unlatch

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

latch
fasten
lock
bolt
secure
shut
bar
close
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Unlatch. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/unlatch
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