Close and Unstop

Opposite meaning words

Close verb - To position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening.

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Unstop is an antonym for close in topics: complete, obstruct, join.

Nearby Words: closed, closeness, closing, closely, closure

Unstop verb - To make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions.

Usage example: the plumber unstopped the drain

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Close is an antonym for unstop in topics: clear, open.

Nearby Word: unstopping

Cite this Source

Unstop and Close. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/close/unstop

Close & Unstop. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/close/unstop>.

Unstop or Close. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/close/unstop.

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