Synonyms of collar

collar 1 of 2

noun

ˈkä-lər 

1

as in necklace

an ornamental chain or string (as of beads) worn around the neck

a simple gold collar is all that little black cocktail dress needs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• necklace
• choker
• beads
• dog collar
• lei
• torque
• pendant
• strand
• locket
• rope
• bangle
• rivière
• carcanet
• lavaliere

2

as in arrest

the act of taking or holding under one's control by authority of law

when the murderer was finally apprehended, the detective who doggedly checked every single lead got credit for the collar

Synonyms & Similar Words

• arrest
• arrestment
• raid
• apprehension
• pinch
• bust
• seizure
• capture
• imprisonment
• restraint
• confinement
• house arrest
• detention
• incarceration
• captivity
• entrapment
• remand
• hold
• enchainment
• immurement
• rearrest

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discharge
• release
• liberation
• emancipation

collar

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verb

1

as in to arrest

to take or keep under one's control by authority of law

the juvenile delinquent was collared for robbing houses

Synonyms & Similar Words

• arrest
• seize
• grab
• restrain
• apprehend
• run in
• nick
• pinch
• nail
• detain
• bust
• capture
• pull in
• jail
• pick up
• snatch
• trap
• commit
• nab
• catch
• hook
• bag
• snare
• land
• confine
• grapple
• bind
• shackle
• manacle
• imprison
• snap (up)
• intern
• hold
• incarcerate
• handcuff
• get
• jug
• fetter
• lock (up)
• immure
• enchain
• remand
• trammel
• rearrest

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discharge
• release
• loose
• loosen
• spring
• free
• liberate
• emancipate
• unbind
• unchain

2

as in to grab

to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly

she collared the boy before he could get into the cookie jar

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grab
• catch
• snatch
• seize
• capture
• land
• trap
• get
• hook
• snare
• snag
• cop
• bag
• take hold (of)
• net
• corral
• nail
• rap
• rope
• grapple
• nab
• snap (up)
• glove
• clutch
• nobble
• grip
• halter
• clasp
• grasp
• arrest
• hold
• glom
• fist
• secure
• bay
• mesh
• corner
• lasso
• detain
• apprehend
• fasten (on)
• latch (on or onto)
• rend
• kidnap
• spirit (away or off)
• ensnare
• abduct
• entrap
• entangle
• wrest
• enmesh

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• miss
• release
• discharge
• free
• drop
• liberate
• loosen
• unhand

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of collar

Noun

The open sleeves and subtle collar strike that just-right balance between laid-back and polished, whether you’re headed to the beach or boarding a long-haul flight. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026

This sweater has thin stripes and a contrast trim at the collar, cuffs, hem, and patch pocket. — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 14 Aug. 2026

Verb

The shoes accented her collared and belted knee-length dress which was a lustrous aquamarine shade. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 20 May 2026

Citrus-emitting collars used to work well but newer technology has brought effective and humane bark control collars to the market. — Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 17 May 2026

Phrases Containing collar

• dog collar
• hot under the collar