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parent Antonyms

Opposite of parent

Because the opposite of parent shifts with each meaning, the 17 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A father or mother; a person who has begotten, given birth to, or legally adopted and raised a child.

Usage Example

"Every child wants to ensure a safe and supportive environment for their children."

Strongest
child
offspring
Strong
progeny
descendant
issue

• verb (Context 2)

To be or act as a mother or father to someone; to raise, nurture, and care for a child.

Usage Example

"They decided to neglect their children with a balance of clear boundaries and open communication."

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neglect
abandon
Strong
forsake
desert

• noun (Context 3)

An animal or plant in relation to its biological offspring, seedlings, or immediate descendants.

Usage Example

"Both offspring birds take turns incubating the eggs and feeding the newly hatched chicks."

Strongest
offspring
progeny
Strong
young
descendant
seedling

• noun (Context 4)

An organization, company, or abstract entity from which a smaller subsidiary, branch, or derivative originates and by which it is often controlled.

Usage Example

"The local airline operates independently, though its financial policies are set by the corporate subsidiary in London."

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subsidiary
branch
Strong
spin-off
affiliate
offshoot
derivative

Similar words to parent

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

parent company
raise
bring up
rear
nurture
progenitor
holding company
foster
See all synonyms of parent

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