UNDO: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for UNDO?

Need another word that means the same as “undo”? Find 63 synonyms and 30 related words for “undo” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Undo” are: unmake, unwrap, loosen, untie, unfasten, unbutton, unhook, unlace, revoke, overrule, overturn, repeal, rescind, reverse, retract, take back, rule against, disallow, veto, countermand, cancel, annul, nullify, render null and void, invalidate, render invalid, negate, abrogate, disestablish, make ineffective, set aside, do away with, wipe out, bring to an end, ruin, undermine, put an end to, put at risk, subvert, topple, scupper, scotch, sabotage, spoil, mess up, make a mess of, quash, squelch, crush, harm, cripple, impair, mar, destroy, devastate, play havoc with, wreck, smash, shatter, annihilate, eradicate, obliterate, defeat

Undo as a Verb

Definitions of "Undo" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “undo” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Cause the ruin or downfall of.
• Unfasten, untie, or loosen (something.
• Cancel (the last command executed by a computer.
• Cancel or reverse the effects or results of (a previous action or measure.
• Deprive of certain characteristics.
• Cancel, annul, or reverse an action or its effect.
• Cause to become loose.
• Cause the downfall or ruin of.
• Remove the outer cover or wrapping of.

Synonyms of "Undo" as a verb (63 Words)

abrogate	Revoke formally. A proposal to abrogate temporarily the right to strike.
annihilate	Kill in large numbers. The stronger force annihilated its opponent virtually without loss.
annul	Cancel officially. Her first marriage was finally annulled by His Holiness.
bring to an end	Cause to happen or to occur as a consequence.
cancel	Make up for. The electric fields may cancel each other out.
countermand	Revoke or cancel (an order. He was already countermanding her.
crush	Crush or bruise. He crushed the paper in his hands.
defeat	Reject or block (a motion or proposal. She was defeated by the last steep hill.
destroy	Destroy completely damage irreparably. Northants have the batting to destroy anyone.
devastate	Cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly. She was devastated by the loss of Damian.
disallow	Refuse to declare valid. He was offside and the goal was disallowed.
disestablish	Deprive (an established church) of its status. The Anglican Church in Wales was disestablished in 1919.
do away with	Create or design, often in a certain way.
eradicate	Destroy completely; put an end to. This disease has been eradicated from the world.
harm	Cause or do harm to. The villains didn t harm him.
impair	Make imperfect. A noisy job could permanently impair their hearing.
invalidate	Make or prove (an argument, statement, or theory) unsound or erroneous. A technical flaw in her papers invalidated her nomination.
loosen	Become loose or looser or less tight. The stiffness in his shoulders had loosened.
make a mess of	Induce to have sex.
make ineffective	Make by combining materials and parts.
mar	Destroy or injure severely. Nothing marred her beauty.
mess up	Eat in a mess hall.
negate	Make ineffective; nullify. This action will negate the effect of my efforts.
nullify	Make legally null and void; invalidate. Judges were unwilling to nullify government decisions.
obliterate	Mark for deletion, rub off, or erase. The special stamp should be placed on the left hand side and not be used to obliterate the postage stamp.
overrule	Reject or disallow by exercising one’s superior authority. The Republicans were overruled when the House voted on the bill.
overturn	Cause to overturn from an upright or normal position. The big vase overturned.
play havoc with	Engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously.
put an end to	Formulate in a particular style or language.
put at risk	Make an investment.
quash	Reject as invalid, especially by legal procedure. The government quashes any attempt of an uprising.
render invalid	Coat with plastic or cement.
render null and void	Cause to become.
repeal	Cancel officially. The legislation was repealed five months later.
rescind	Revoke, cancel, or repeal (a law, order, or agreement. The government eventually rescinded the directive.
retract	Pull inward or towards a center. He retracted his allegations.
reverse	Reverse the position order relation or condition of. The damage done to the ozone layer may be reversed.
revoke	(in bridge, whist, and other card games) fail to follow suit despite being able to do so. The men appealed and the sentence was revoked.
ruin	Reduce to ruins. You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank.
rule against	Be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance.
sabotage	Destroy property or hinder normal operations. The Resistance sabotaged railroad operations during the war.
scotch	Make a small cut or score into. Feudal power in France was scotched though far from killed.
scupper	Wait in hiding to attack.
set aside	Disappear beyond the horizon.
shatter	Cause to break into many pieces. Everyone was shattered by the news.
smash	Hit hard. The death of her son smashed her.
spoil	Be extremely or aggressively eager for. The group called on its supporters to spoil their papers.
squelch	Make a soft sucking sound such as that made by treading heavily through mud. Bedraggled guests squelched across the lawn to seek shelter.
subvert	Cause the downfall of; of rulers. An attempt to subvert democratic government.
take back	Take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect.
topple	Cause to topple or tumble by pushing. She toppled over when I touched her.
unbutton	Unfasten the buttons of (a garment. Unbutton a little Molly.
undermine	Destroy property or hinder normal operations. The demolition engineers did eventually undermine two of the tower s six sides.
unfasten	Open the fastening of; undo (something. Unfasten your belt.
unhook	Take off a hook. She unhooked a towelling robe from behind the door.
unlace	Undo the laces of (a shoe or garment. She unlaced her boots.
unmake	Deprive of certain characteristics. Parliament can make and unmake any law.
untie	Undo or unfasten (something that is tied or tied up. They untied the prisoner.
unwrap	Remove the outer cover or wrapping of. Let s unwrap the gifts.
veto	Exercise a veto against a decision or proposal. The president vetoed the bill.
wipe out	Rub with a circular motion.
wreck	Involve someone in a shipwreck. My letters were in one of the vessels that wreck d.

Usage Examples of "Undo" as a verb

• The knot was difficult to undo.
• There wasn't any way Evelyn could undo the damage.
• You can frequently undo the error if you notice it in time.
• I wish I could undo my actions.
• Undo the shoelace.
• Undo the parcel.
• Iago's hatred of women undoes him.

Associations of "Undo" (30 Words)

aerate	Aerate sewage so as to favor the growth of organisms that decompose organic matter. Aerate your old sneakers.
bare	Just barely adequate or within a lower limit. A bare blade.
belt	A belt of a specified colour marking the attainment of a particular level in judo karate or similar sports. He belted out of the side door.
decompression	A gradual reduction of air pressure on a person who has been experiencing high pressure while diving. Itching and rashes often occur following decompression.
denudation	The removal of covering.
denude	Lay bare. Almost overnight the Arctic was denuded of animals.
disengage	Separate or release (someone or something) from something to which they are attached or connected. I want to disengage myself from his influence.
disentangle	Separate the tangles of. How can I disentangle myself from her personal affairs.
disrobe	Get undressed. I slipped into the adjoining bathroom to disrobe.
divest	Relieve someone of (a garment. She divested him of his coat.
exposed	Not covered or hidden; visible. The venue featured beautiful hardwood floors and exposed brick walls.
giveaway	Inadvertently revealing something. Giveaway CDs.
loose	Become loose or looser or less tight. A loose tongue.
loosely	In a careless and indiscreet manner. Kirby bowled loosely.
loosen	Cause to become loose. Loosen the necktie.
peel	Get undressed. Oranges that peel easily.
relax	Cause to feel relaxed. Don t relax your efforts now.
reveal	Disclose directly or through prophets. Brenda was forced to reveal Robbie s whereabouts.
slacken	Become slow or slower. He slackened his pace as he got tired.
unaided	Carried out without aid or assistance. His first unaided walk through the park.
undress	Get undressed. A state of undress.
unfasten	Cause to become undone. Allie stands before the mirror unfastening her earrings.
unknot	Become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of. He swiftly unknotted his tie.
unpainted	Not having a coat of paint or badly in need of a fresh coat. Unpainted furniture.
unravel	(of an intricate process, system, or arrangement) disintegrate or be destroyed. Can you unravel the mystery.
untie	Undo or unfasten (something that is tied or tied up. They untied the prisoner.
unwrap	Remove the wrapping from (a package. Unwrap the evidence in the murder case.