Locking Synonyms and Antonyms

lŏkĭng
Hold in a locking position
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. fastening
  2. securing
  3. confining
  4. walling
  5. operating
  6. interlacing
  7. clasping
  8. linking
  9. latching
  10. hooking
  11. gripping
  12. meshing
  13. bolting
  14. barring
  15. curling
  16. caging
  17. engaging
The act of locking something up to protect it
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. lockup

Words Related to Locking

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Locking Sentence Examples

  • The memories rippled through her then coalesced, locking themselves away in the back of her mind.

  • I'm violating Immortal Code by serving you, by locking Rhyn in Hell to keep Kris from killing him.

  • She'd learned how to lock and unlock the doors and entered the conference room, locking it.

  • With that, Jackson left the room, locking the door behind him while Connor stared after him, mouth agape.

  • He began his ritual of locking up and putting out a bowl of canned cat food for Mrs. Lincoln, who came on the run at the sound of the refrigerator door.

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