Synonyms of binding

binding 1 of 3

adjective

as in valid

Related Words

• valid
• legal
• good
• working

Dissimilar Words

• bad
• null
• void
• invalid
• null and void
• inoperative
• illegal
• nugatory
• nonbinding
• nonvalid
• useless
• worthless

binding

2 of 3

noun

as in tape

Related Words

• tape
• strap
• bandage
• belt
• ribbon
• list
• band
• strip
• girth
• swatch
• swath
• slip
• slat

binding

3 of 3

verb

present participle of bind

1

as in tying

to confine or restrain with or as if with chains

prisons tend to bind convicted criminals for transport

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tying
• hampering
• constraining
• confining
• chaining
• pinioning
• lashing
• fettering
• attaching
• handcuffing
• shackling
• enchaining
• linking
• enfettering
• gyving
• securing
• trammeling
• manacling
• ironing
• restricting
• limiting
• fastening
• impeding
• trussing
• hindering
• hobbling
• curbing
• joining
• bitting
• tangling
• hog-tying
• entangling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• freeing
• releasing
• liberating
• rescuing
• unbinding
• loosing
• emancipating
• undoing
• unshackling
• unfettering
• untying
• untangling
• unfastening
• detaching
• disengaging

2

as in bandaging

to cover with a bandage

bind the wound to stop the bleeding

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bandaging
• healing
• treating
• dressing
• swathing
• curing
• ministering (to)
• attending
• remedying
• nursing
• caring (for)
• medicating
• rehabilitating
• doctoring
• mending

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unbandaging

3

as in threading

to gather into a tight mass by means of a line or cord

bind the asparagus spears carefully before packing the bunches

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tying
• threading
• banding
• strapping
• wiring
• cording
• trussing
• twisting
• cinching
• roping
• knotting
• tethering
• winding
• lashing
• coiling
• tangling
• intertwining
• girting
• girding
• interlacing
• entangling
• snarling
• lacing
• interweaving
• leashing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• untying
• unbinding
• undoing
• unfastening
• unlacing
• unleashing
• unstrapping
• unloosing
• unraveling
• disentangling
• unwinding
• untangling
• untwisting
• uncoiling
• unthreading
• unloosening
• unlashing
• unstringing
• untethering
• unspooling
• untwining
• unsnarling

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of binding

Adjective

Residents of Piddington, which has a population of about 350, voted overwhelmingly for secession in the non-binding referendum. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

Twenty-seven entered the applicant phase, signing broad and non-binding letters of intent. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026

Noun

Complete with brown poplin binding, the piece delivers a coastal nod without screaming beach bag. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 12 July 2026

In Weaver’s case, for example, one of the bindings found on her body had a lot of DNA from Weaver herself, some from her boyfriend and a much smaller amount from an unknown third person, Collins said. — Nina Giraldo, CNN Money, 10 May 2026

Verb

Indeed, earlier this year the EU created a legally binding 2040 emissions reduction target. — Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2026

That binding — along with effects similar to opioid drugs such as heroin, oxycodone or fentanyl — makes kratom an opioid-like drug, though its biological effects are weaker than those of typical opioids. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026