Unclog — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˌən-ˈkläg/ un·clog

Meaning & Definition of Unclog

Unclog (verb)

  1. to free from a difficulty or obstruction

Unclog (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions

    "unclog a bathroom drain with a cleaner"

    similar: clear, free, open, unplug, unstop
    related: ease, facilitate, loosen (up), smooth
    opposite: block, clog (up), close, dam (up), plug (up), stop
    near: constrict, encumber, hamper, hinder, impede, interfere (with), obstruct, trammel, barricade, blockade

  2. to free from obstruction or difficulty

    "unclog the way for more people to take advantage of the government program"

    similar: ease, facilitate, grease, loosen (up), smooth, pave the way (for)
    related: accelerate, expedite, hasten, hurry, quicken, rush, speed, advance, forward, further, promote, abet, aid, assist, help, improve, disentangle, straighten (out), untangle, simplify, streamline
    opposite: complicate
    near: hinder, impede, retard, aggravate, worsen, perplex, sophisticate

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unclog

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unclog:

clear, free, open, unplug, unstop, ease, facilitate, grease, loosen (up), smooth, pave the way (for)

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unclog

Words with the opposite meaning of Unclog:

block, clog (up), close, dam (up), plug (up), stop, complicate

Related Words for Unclog

accelerate, expedite, hasten, hurry, quicken, rush, speed, advance, forward, further, promote, abet, aid, assist, help, improve, disentangle, straighten (out), untangle, simplify, streamline

Near Antonyms of Unclog

constrict, encumber, hamper, hinder, impede, interfere (with), obstruct, trammel, barricade, blockade, retard, aggravate, worsen, perplex, sophisticate

Word Forms of Unclog

Inflections: unclogged, unclogging, unclogs

Origin & Etymology of Unclog

First known use: circa 1616

Frequently Asked Questions about Unclog

What does "Unclog" mean?

"Unclog" means to free from a difficulty or obstruction. As a verb, it is defined as: to free from a difficulty or obstruction. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Unclog"?

Other words for "Unclog" include clear, free, open, unplug, unstop, ease, facilitate and grease. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unclog" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unclog"?

There are 32 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unclog". Common alternatives include clear, free, open, unplug, unstop, ease, facilitate, grease, loosen (up) and smooth.

What is the opposite of "Unclog"?

Antonyms of "Unclog" include block, clog (up), close, dam (up), plug (up), stop and complicate. Near antonyms include constrict, encumber, hamper and hinder.

How do you use "Unclog" in a sentence?

Examples of "Unclog" in a sentence: "unclog a bathroom drain with a cleaner"; "unclog the way for more people to take advantage of the government program".

Is "Unclog" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Unclog" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Unclog"?

"Unclog" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈkläg/ and divided into syllables as un·clog.

What is the origin of the word "Unclog"?

First known use: circa 1616.