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unlink Synonyms
Another word for unlink
Choosing another word for unlink depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To remove a digital hyperlink, file pointer, or association between user accounts, devices, or data records (in computing).
Usage Example
"Before selling your old smartphone, make sure to disconnect your cloud storage account from the device."
Strongest
disconnect
Strong
unpair
dissociate
decouple
• verb (Context 2)
To separate, disconnect, or undo the connection between things that are joined or associated.
Usage Example
"The railway workers had to disconnect the damaged freight car from the rest of the train."
Strongest
disconnect
detach
uncouple
Strong
separate
unfasten
disjoin
unhook
disassociate
sever
Opposites of unlink
The opposite of unlink shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
link
connect
join
attach
couple
pair
fasten
sync
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Unlink. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/unlink