Synonyms for belay

Most common

fasten · beleaguer

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Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To make (a rope) fast by turning it around a fastening point such as a cleat.

Forms

Past participle

belaid
e.g. belaid → fastened, desisted, canceled, ceased…

Example sentences

• fasten If you turn around, I'll fasten your dress for you.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

hold¹

5 letters

cease¹

6 letters

cancel², fasten², desist²

7 letters

environ

9 letters

beleaguer³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (cancel² = 2 syllables).