Synonyms of bolted

bolted 1 of 2

adjective

as in anchored

Related Words

• anchored
• tied
• fastened
• chained
• caged
• fettered
• enclosed
• imprisoned
• shackled
• manacled
• kidnapped
• penned
• immured
• leashed
• confined
• bound
• caught
• restrained
• unfree

Dissimilar Words

• loose
• free
• escaped
• unconfined
• unbound
• unrestrained
• unleashed
• footloose
• unfettered
• unchained
• uncaged

bolted

2 of 2

verb

past tense of bolt

1

as in jumped

to move suddenly and sharply (as in surprise)

I bolted as I read the winning lottery numbers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• jumped
• leaped
• winced
• cringed
• startled
• jerked
• flinched
• started
• twitched
• sprang
• recoiled
• spooked
• jolted
• reacted
• bounded
• responded
• shrank
• blenched
• quailed
• squinched

2

as in raced

to proceed or move quickly

the cat bolted for the food dish the minute he spied it

Synonyms & Similar Words

• raced
• sped
• trotted
• rushed
• hurried
• scurried
• flew
• drove
• zipped
• traveled
• jumped
• chased
• ran
• stepped
• scooted
• buzzed
• darted
• dashed
• blew
• scuttled
• blasted
• rammed
• ripped
• tore
• hustled
• whirled
• zoomed
• jogged
• hurled
• barreled
• blazed
• whisked
• rustled
• bowled
• hastened
• hurtled
• bundled
• rocketed
• motored
• breezed
• humped
• careened
• careered
• bustled
• jetted
• cracked (on)
• belted
• nipped
• shot
• pelted
• galloped
• coursed
• hied
• beat it
• bombed
• highballed
• hared
• cannonballed
• stepped on it
• sprinted
• shook a leg
• made tracks
• scampered
• flitted
• hotfooted (it)
• streaked
• stampeded
• got a move on
• scudded
• whizzed
• accelerated
• scuffled
• beetled
• overtook
• stepped out
• outpaced
• quickened
• outstripped
• outran
• arrowed
• caught up
• beelined
• fast-forwarded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• crawled
• dragged
• crept
• poked
• lingered
• lagged
• poked
• strolled
• hung (around or out)
• sauntered
• loitered
• shuffled
• ambled
• tarried
• lumbered
• dallied
• plodded
• dawdled
• slowed (down or up)
• decelerated
• dillydallied

3

as in retreated

to hasten away from something dangerous or frightening

the rabbit bolted when it saw the fox approaching

Synonyms & Similar Words

• retreated
• fled
• flew
• ran
• escaped
• broke
• skedaddled
• ran off
• ran away
• beat a retreat
• beat it
• turned tail
• made tracks
• hightailed (it)
• bugged out
• decamped
• absconded
• scrammed
• lit
• got (away)
• got out
• eloped
• cleared out
• made off
• skipped (out)
• scarpered
• lammed
• mizzled
• scatted
• skirred

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• confronted
• faced
• dared
• remained
• bearded
• braved
• defied
• stayed
• lingered
• dwelled
• hung around
• tarried
• abided
• stuck around

4

as in exclaimed

to utter with a sudden burst of strong feeling

bolted out the cuss word without thinking

Synonyms & Similar Words

• exclaimed
• shouted
• roared
• ejaculated
• cried (out)
• blurted (out)
• bellowed
• blatted
• hollered
• interjected
• whooped
• howled
• blundered
• crowed
• leaked
• hooted
• bleated
• yowled
• oohed
• aahed

5

as in devoured

to swallow or eat greedily

the way you bolted those hot dogs, it's no wonder you're feeling a little queasy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• devoured
• inhaled
• gulped
• crammed
• scarfed
• scoffed
• gobbled
• slopped
• wolfed
• glutted
• gorged
• ravened
• ingurgitated
• gormandized
• swilled
• pigged out
• overate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• picked
• pecked
• nibbled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bolted

Adjective

Unlike standard wheels, which rely solely on air pressure to push the tire against the rim, beadlocks use a bolted outer ring to physically sandwich the tire in place. — New Atlas, 2 June 2026

Verb

Against Seattle, the Storm bolted to a 21-13 lead after one quarter and held firm from there. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Oregon and Washington soon bolted, also for the Big Ten, and eventually Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah joined the Big 12, and Cal and Stanford joined the ACC. — Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 1 July 2026

Is the brand’s presence earned by the story or bolted onto it? — Jordan P. Kelley, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Much of the structure is supported by a series of massive poles that extend from the ground to the roofline, with long beams bolted to the posts to carry the weight of decks and living spaces. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 29 June 2026

Ironworkers bolted the last girder into place on the Sears Tower (now known as the Willis Tower) on May 3, 1973. — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026

Wilson scrambled back to his feet after diving headfirst into second, then bolted for third base. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 June 2026

May’s decision to scoot comes a week after the athletic director up the road bolted after barely a year on the job. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 22 June 2026

Romanch Mahajan, who was visiting New York City from India with his family, suffered fatal injuries when the horse became spooked and bolted off. — Ronn Blitzer , Tessa Hoyos, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026