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child Antonyms

Opposite of child

Because the opposite of child shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A young human being below the age of puberty or below the legal age of majority.

Usage Example

"Every adult in the neighborhood attended the local elementary school."

Strongest
adult
grown-up
Strong
senior
elder

• noun (Context 2)

A son or daughter of any age in relation to their parents.

Usage Example

"Even though her youngest parent is now forty, she still worries about him."

Strongest
parent
mother
father
Strong
ancestor
progenitor
forebear

• noun (Context 3)

An adolescent or adult who behaves in an immature, inexperienced, or irresponsible manner.

Usage Example

"He acted like a spoiled adult when the committee rejected his proposal."

Strongest
adult
grown-up

Similar words to child

Words similar to child shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

kid
offspring
baby
youngster
minor
brat
progeny
infant
See all synonyms of child

• Nearby Words

chilblain
chilcotin
chilcotin river
child
childbearing
childbirth
childcare

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Child. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/child
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