Antonyms for unfasten

Grammar : Verb

Spell : uhn-fas-uh n, -fah-suh n

Phonetic Transcription : ʌnˈfæs ən, -ˈfɑ sən

Definition of unfasten

Origin : early 13c., from un- (2) + fasten. Related: Unfastened; unfastening.

verb detach
verb disengage

Example sentences :

Then with her slender fingers she tried to unfasten the knots that secured the cord.
Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon

He was irritated to find that he could not unfasten the knot in which he had tied his reins.
Extract from : « Abbe Mouret's Transgression » by Emile Zola

Jeter frantically tried to unfasten the handcuffs as they ran.
Extract from : « Lords of the Stratosphere » by Arthur J. Burks

He carries his purse-strings in a knot which it would break his heart to unfasten.
Extract from : « The Suitors of Yvonne » by Raphael Sabatini

Without a word, he began to unfasten it, with hands which trembled.
Extract from : « The Harmsworth Magazine, v. 1, 1898-1899, No. 2 » by Various

I'll sit on his head, son, while you see how many pieces you can unfasten in his harness.
Extract from : « Mixed Faces » by Roy Norton

I'll unfasten it for you just as soon as you are ready to start.
Extract from : « Dave Porter At Bear Camp » by Edward Stratemeyer

They immediately began to unfasten the straps that held their packs in place.
Extract from : « Phil Bradley's Mountain Boys » by Silas K. Boone

She took her hand from Frederick's to unfasten the door and light the candle.
Extract from : « Tess of the Storm Country » by Grace Miller White

He shook his head to clear his vision, then started to unfasten his seat belt.
Extract from : « The Best Made Plans » by Everett B. Cole

Synonyms for unfasten

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