unclog

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of UNCLOG

to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions <unclog a bathroom drain with a cleaner>

Synonyms clear, free, unclog, unplug, unstop

Related Words ease, facilitate, loosen (up), smooth

Near Antonyms constrict, encumber, hamper, hinder, impede, interfere (with), obstruct, trammel; barricade, blockade

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

to free from obstruction or difficulty <unclog the way for more people to take advantage of the government program>

Synonyms facilitate, grease, loosen (up), smooth, unclog

Related Words accelerate, expedite, hasten, hurry, quicken, rush, speed; advance, forward, further, promote; abet, aid, assist, help, improve; disentangle, straighten (out), untangle; simplify, streamline

Near Antonyms hinder, impede; retard; aggravate, worsen; perplex, sophisticate

Antonyms complicate

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