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batten down

see definition of batten down
  • as insecure
  • as inshut
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Synonyms for batten down

verb attach, tie up
  • cement
  • clinch
  • fix
  • settle
  • adjust
  • anchor
  • bind
  • bolt
  • button
  • catch
  • chain
  • clamp
  • close
  • fasten
  • hitch
  • lash
  • lock
  • moor
  • nail
  • padlock
  • pinion
  • rivet
  • tack
  • tie
  • tighten
  • batten down
  • button down
  • hook on
  • lock up
  • make fast
  • tie down

Antonyms for batten down

  • unfix
  • unsettle
  • detach
  • disconnect
  • disjoin
  • free
  • let go
  • loose
  • loosen
  • lose
  • open
  • release
  • unchain
  • unfasten
  • unhitch
  • unlock
  • untie
  • endanger
  • forfeit
  • give up
  • harm
  • hurt
  • injure
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

More words related to batten down

secure

verb. attach, tie up

secured

verb. attach, tie up

shut

verb. close

shutting

verb. close
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.