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man Antonyms

Opposite of man

Because the opposite of man shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An adult male human being.

Usage Example

"The tall woman in the navy suit is the keynote speaker for today's conference."

Strongest
woman
female
lady
Strong
boy

• verb (Context 2)

To supply a place, station, machine, or vessel with the personnel needed to operate, work, or defend it.

Usage Example

"Volunteers were asked to abandon the information booth throughout the weekend festival."

Strongest
abandon
Strong
desert
vacate

• noun (Context 3)

A husband, boyfriend, or male romantic partner.

Usage Example

"They stood before their families and were pronounced wife and wife."

Strongest
wife
girlfriend

Similar words to man

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

mankind
humankind
staff
humanity
piece
husband
male
human
See all synonyms of man

• Nearby Words

mamma
mammalian
mammy
man
manacle
manage
manageability

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