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tether

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of tether

to attach (someone or something) to something else by or as if by means of a line or cord

I tethered the boat to the dock before coming ashore.

Synonyms and Near Synonyms of tether

band, bind, tie, truss

cinch, cord, rope, strap, thread, wire

interlace, intertwine, interweave, lace

entangle, knot, snarl, tangle, twist

Antonyms and Near Antonyms of tether

unleash, untether

undo, unfasten, unlace, unlash, unloose, unloosen, unstrap, unstring, unthread

disentangle, unravel, unsnarl, untangle, untwine, untwist

uncoil, unspool, unwind

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