unplug

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of UNPLUG

to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions <the chimney should work just fine once it is unplugged and cleaned out>

Synonyms clear, free, unclog, unplug, unstop

Related Words ease, facilitate, loosen (up), smooth

Near Antonyms constrict, encumber, hamper, hinder, impede, interfere (with), obstruct, trammel; barricade, blockade

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

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