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tether

The word “tether” has 2 syllables: teth-er

It's pronounced as /ˈtɛð.ɚ/

What is synonym and antonym for tether?

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

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

Synonyms for tether

Antonyms for tether

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

Meanings of tether

  • noun
    1. A rope, cable etc. that holds something in place whilst allowing some movement.
    2. A strong rope or line that connects a sailor's safety harness to the boat's jackstay.
    3. (by extension) the limit of one's abilities, resources etc.
    4. The cardinal number three in an old counting system used in Teesdale and Swaledale. (Variant of tethera).
  • verb
    1. To restrict something with a tether.
    2. To connect a cellular smartphone to another personal computer in order to give it access to a hotspot.

Example Sentences

  • The horse was secured to a post with a strong tether.
  • She felt emotionally bound by a tether to her hometown.
  • The climber checked the tether before ascending the cliff.
  • The balloon remained aloft, attached to the ground by a tether.
  • His freedom seemed limited by an invisible tether of responsibility.

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

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