uncorking

The word “uncorking” has 3 syllables: un-cork-ing

It's pronounced as /ʌnˈkɔr.kɪŋ/


What is synonym and antonym for uncorking?

In the thesaurus, “uncorking” has 25 synonyms and 24 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for uncorking

  • airing
  • discharging
  • emancipating
  • enfranchising
  • expressing
  • freeing
  • letting go
  • liberating
  • loosening
  • loosing
  • manumitting
  • releasing
  • springing
  • taking out
  • unbinding
  • uncaging
  • unchaining
  • unfettering
  • unleashing
  • unlocking
  • unloosening
  • unloosing
  • unmooring
  • unshackling
  • venting

Antonyms for uncorking

  • binding
  • bridling
  • checking
  • confining
  • constraining
  • containing
  • controlling
  • curbing
  • enchaining
  • fettering
  • governing
  • haltering
  • hampering
  • handcuffing
  • holding
  • inhibiting
  • manacling
  • regulating
  • restraining
  • shackling
  • smothering
  • taming
  • trammeling
  • trammelling

Meanings of uncorking

  • verb
    1. To open (a bottle or other container sealed with a cork or stopper) by removing the cork or stopper from.
    2. To release.

Example Sentences

  • He was uncorking a bottle of champagne when the guests arrived.
  • She struggled while uncorking the old wine bottle.
  • The sommelier demonstrated the proper technique for uncorking a fine vintage.
  • After uncorking the bottle, they poured drinks for everyone at the table.
  • He enjoyed uncorking a new bottle of wine every weekend.

On this page you'll find 49 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to uncorking, such as: airing, binding, bridling, checking, confining, constraining, containing.

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