yoke

The word “yoke” has 1 syllable: yoke

It's pronounced as /joʊk/


What is synonym and antonym for yoke?

In the thesaurus, “yoke” has 13 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for yoke

  • bondage
  • chain
  • compound
  • connect
  • couple
  • hook
  • integrate
  • interconnect
  • link
  • servitude
  • slavery
  • string
  • thraldom

Antonyms for yoke

  • detach
  • disconnect
  • disengage
  • disunite
  • divide
  • freedom
  • liberation
  • liberty
  • part
  • separate
  • split
  • uncouple
  • unhitch
  • unyoke

Meanings of yoke

  • noun
    1. Frame around the neck, and related senses.
    2. Pair of harnessed draught animals, and related senses.
    3. Extended uses and quantities.
  • verb
    1. To link or to join.
    2. To unite, to connect.
    3. To enslave; to bring into bondage; to restrain; to confine.

Example Sentences

  • The farmer used a sturdy yoke to harness the oxen for plowing the field.
  • In ancient times, slaves were often bound together by a heavy yoke, symbolizing their oppression.
  • The burden of debt felt like a heavy yoke weighing down on the young entrepreneur's shoulders.
  • The new government promised to lift the yoke of tyranny and establish a fair and just society.
  • As partners in the project, they shared the yoke of responsibility for its success.

On this page you'll find 27 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to yoke, such as: bondage, chain, compound, connect, couple, detach, disconnect.

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

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  • adhere
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  • deviate
  • diverge
  • fasten
  • glue
  • hang
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  • lash
  • latch
  • method
  • methodology
  • nail
  • paste
  • pin
  • plaster
  • rivet
  • screw
  • shackle
  • sheer
  • staple
  • stick
  • stitch
  • strap
  • strategy
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  • tackle
  • tangent
  • technique
  • tie
  • toggle
  • turn
  • turn off
  • veer
  • way
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  • yoke
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