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dowry Antonyms

Opposite of dowry

Pinning down the opposite of dowry requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An amount of property, money, or goods brought by a bride to her husband or his family upon their marriage.

Usage Example

"Historically, a substantial bride price was often used to secure an advantageous marriage alliance between noble families."

Strongest
bride price

Similar words to dowry

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

marriage portion
endowment
dot
gift
tocher
patrimony
birthright
trousseau
See all synonyms of dowry

• Nearby Words

downwardly
downwind
downy
dowry
dowse
dox
doyenne

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