Synonyms & related words for unlock

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of unlock — including unbar, unbolt, unlatch, unblock, unleash, unfasten. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to unlock

Explore words related to unlock — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include locked, fetterlock, opens, key, padlock, deadbolt, activate, picklock. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for unlock

Common synonyms for unlock include unbar, unbolt, unlatch, unblock, unleash, unfasten, uncover, unclasp — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does unlock come from?

The word unlock breaks down into one root of Old English origin: the root un-, from Old English un (“not, reverse”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.