uncoil

The word “uncoil” has 2 syllables: un-coil

It's pronounced as /ʌnˈkɔɪl/


What is synonym and antonym for uncoil?

In the thesaurus, “uncoil” has 31 synonyms and 17 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for uncoil

  • acquire
  • circulate
  • cover
  • develop
  • disperse
  • escalate
  • evolve
  • expand
  • extend
  • flow
  • form
  • increase
  • lay
  • loosen
  • multiply
  • produce
  • proliferate
  • reach
  • realize
  • rectify
  • set
  • spray
  • spread
  • straighten
  • stretch
  • stretch out
  • uncurl
  • unfurl
  • unravel
  • unroll
  • unwind

Antonyms for uncoil

  • abridge
  • arc
  • bend
  • bow
  • compress
  • contract
  • curl
  • curve
  • decrease
  • destroy
  • diminish
  • fail
  • lessen
  • lose
  • neglect
  • ruin
  • shrink

Meanings of uncoil

  • verb
    1. To unwind or untwist (something).
    2. To unwind or untwist oneself.

Example Sentences

  • He watched the snake uncoil slowly from its resting position.
  • She tried to uncoil the tangled string but couldn't get it free.
  • The scientist demonstrated how to uncoil the DNA strand for analysis.
  • The spring began to uncoil when the pressure was released.
  • As the rope uncoil, it revealed the hidden message written along its length.

On this page you'll find 48 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to uncoil, such as: abridge, acquire, arc, bend, bow, circulate, compress.

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

Related Words

unbend

  • breathe
  • calm
  • defrost
  • deign
  • dissolve
  • lean
  • lie down
  • loosen
  • loosen up
  • melt
  • recline
  • rectify
  • relax
  • sit back
  • sit down
  • soften
  • spread
  • straighten
  • stretch out
  • uncoil
  • unfurl
  • unravel
  • unwind
  • warm up

unbends

  • breathe
  • calm
  • defrost
  • deign
  • dissolve
  • lean
  • lie down
  • loosen
  • loosen up
  • melt
  • recline
  • rectify
  • relax
  • sit back
  • sit down
  • soften
  • spread
  • straightens
  • stretch out
  • uncoil
  • unfurl
  • unravel
  • unwind
  • warm up

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