unclog

1 to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions unclog a bathroom drain with a cleaner Synonyms clear, free, open, unplug, unstopRelated Words ease, facilitate, loosen (up), smoothNear Antonyms constrict, encumber, hamper, hinder, impede, interfere (with), obstruct, trammel; barricade, blockadeAntonyms block, clog (up), close, dam (up), plug (up), stop

2 to free from obstruction or difficulty unclog the way for more people to take advantage of the government program Synonyms facilitate, grease, loosen (up), smooth, easeRelated Words accelerate, expedite, hasten, hurry, quicken, rush, speed; advance, forward, further, promote; abet, aid, assist, help, improve; disentangle, straighten (out), untangle; simplify, streamlineNear Antonyms hinder, impede; retard; aggravate, worsen; perplex, sophisticateAntonyms complicate