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unplug

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of unplug

to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
  • the chimney should work just fine once it is unplugged and cleaned out
Synonyms of unplug

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

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

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

barricade, blockade
Antonyms of unplug

block, clog (up), close, dam (up), plug (up), stop

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