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unclog

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of unclog

1 to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions

  • unclog a bathroom drain with a cleaner
Synonyms of unclog

clear, free, open, unplug, unstop
Words Related to unclog

ease, facilitate, loosen (up), smooth
Near Antonyms of unclog

constrict, encumber, hamper, hinder, impede, interfere (with), obstruct, trammel

barricade, blockade
Antonyms of unclog

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 of unclog

ease, facilitate, grease, loosen (up), smooth
Words Related to unclog

accelerate, expedite, hasten, hurry, quicken, rush, speed

advance, forward, further, promote

abet, aid, assist, help, improve

disentangle, straighten (out), untangle

simplify, streamline
Phrases Synonymous with unclog

pave the way (for)
Near Antonyms of unclog

hinder, impede

retard

aggravate, worsen

perplex, sophisticate
Antonyms of unclog

complicate

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