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What is another word for Stopper? – 174 Stopper Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    plug blocker obstacle barrier hindrance impediment snag catch cork bung seal closure lid cap valve gate dam weir stoppage halt cessation pause interruption break delay impediment obstruction blockage stop halt stay cessation block barrier dam gate valve stoppage closure plug stopper clog snag hitch kink crimp clamp lock latch hasp bolt fastener catch clip clasp.

    Meaning of Stopper

    According to Oxford Dictionary, a stopper is a device or object used to block or close an opening, such as a cork or plug.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines a stopper as a person or thing that stops something, such as a stopper in a sport.
    • Cambridge Dictionary describes a stopper as a device used to close or block an opening, especially in a bottle or container.

    Example Uses

    • The stopper in the bottle was loose, so the wine spilled out.
    • The goalkeeper was an excellent stopper, saving many goals during the game.
    • The stopper on the sink was clogged, causing the water to overflow.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    opener starter initiator beginner commencer launcher activator enabler facilitator promoter accelerator enhancer increaser augmenter starter trigger catalyst motivator stimulator booster supporter helper assistant aide facilitator coordinator organizer manager director leader beginner founder creator originator inventor.

    Related Nouns

    bottle container vessel pipe tube faucet valve gate dam weir lock latch hasp bolt fastener catch clip clasp cork plug bung seal closure lid cap stoppage halt cessation pause interruption break delay impediment obstruction blockage.

    Related Verbs

    stop block close shut seal plug cork bung lock latch fasten secure tighten loosen open unblock unclog unstop release free clear remove extract.

    Related Adjectives

    stopped blocked closed shut sealed plugged corked bunged locked latched fastened secure tight loose open free clear blocked obstructed impeded hindered delayed interrupted paused halted ceased.