unbutton

The word “unbutton” has 3 syllables: un-but-ton

It's pronounced as /ʌnˈbʌtən/


What is synonym and antonym for unbutton?

In the thesaurus, “unbutton” has 17 synonyms and 9 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for unbutton along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for unbutton

Antonyms for unbutton

Meanings of unbutton

  • verb
    1. To open (something) by undoing its buttons.
    2. To come open by having its buttons unfastened.

Example Sentences

  • She reached down to unbutton her coat after stepping inside the warm house.
  • Before the interview, he nervously fidgeted with his shirt, trying to unbutton the top button for some relief.
  • It's polite to unbutton your jacket when sitting down for dinner.
  • The child struggled to unbutton their shoes, not yet mastering the fine motor skills required.
  • With a sigh of relief, she finally managed to unbutton the stubborn jar lid and open it.

On this page you'll find 26 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to unbutton, such as: bar, bolt, button, clasp, close, disengage, fasten.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

unbar

unbind

unbolt

unchain

  • absolve
  • acquit
  • affranchise
  • alleviate
  • allow to go
  • bail
  • bail one out
  • bail out
  • become unfastened
  • break up
  • buy freedom of
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  • cast loose
  • clear
  • come to rescue
  • commute
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  • defend
  • deliver
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  • disimprison
  • disjoin
  • dismiss
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  • emancipate
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  • enfranchise
  • enlarge
  • exculpate
  • excuse
  • exempt
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  • extricate
  • free
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  • get off the hook
  • get out from under
  • get out of hock
  • give a break
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  • go easy on
  • issue
  • lax
  • leak
  • let go
  • let loose
  • let off
  • let off steam
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  • lighten
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  • manumit
  • mitigate
  • obtain release of
  • open up
  • pardon
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  • pull out of fire
  • put on the street
  • ransom
  • recover
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  • relax
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  • separate
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  • turn loose
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  • unbar
  • unbind
  • unbolt
  • unbuckle
  • unburden
  • unbutton
  • uncage
  • unclasp
  • undo
  • unfasten
  • unfetter
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  • vent
  • wipe the slate clean
  • work free
  • work loose
  • yield

unclasp


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