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leash

The word “leash” has 1 syllable: leash

It's pronounced as /liʃ/

What is synonym and antonym for leash?

In the thesaurus, “leash” has 25 synonyms and 22 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for leash along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for leash

  • band
  • bind
  • cinch
  • coil
  • cord
  • entangle
  • gird
  • girt
  • interlace
  • intertwine
  • interweave
  • knot
  • lace
  • lash
  • rope
  • snarl
  • strap
  • tangle
  • tether
  • thread
  • tie
  • truss
  • twist
  • wind
  • wire

Antonyms for leash

  • disentangle
  • unbind
  • uncoil
  • undo
  • unfasten
  • unlace
  • unlash
  • unleash
  • unloose
  • unloosen
  • unravel
  • unsnarl
  • unspool
  • unstrap
  • unstring
  • untangle
  • untether
  • unthread
  • untie
  • untwine
  • untwist
  • unwind

Meanings of leash

  • noun
    1. A strap, cord or rope with which to restrain an animal, often a dog.
    2. A brace and a half; a tierce.
    3. A set of three; three creatures of any kind, especially greyhounds, foxes, bucks, and hares; hence, the number three in general.
    4. A string with a loop at the end for lifting warp threads, in a loom.
    5. A leg rope.
  • verb
    1. To fasten or secure with a leash.
    2. To curb, restrain.

Example Sentences

  • Don’t forget to bring the leash when you walk the dog.
  • She kept the puppy on a short leash in crowded areas.
  • His temper was barely kept on a leash during the meeting.
  • The bright red leash made it easy to spot her dog from afar.
  • Training him to walk properly on a leash took some patience.

On this page you'll find 47 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to leash, such as: band, bind, cinch, coil, cord, disentangle, entangle.

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