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widow Antonyms
Opposite of widow
Because the opposite of widow shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A woman who has lost her spouse by death and has not remarried.
Usage Example
"After her husband passed away, the young wife dedicated her life to raising their children and managing the estate."
Strongest
wife
Strong
widower
bride
• verb (Context 2)
To cause someone to become a widow or widower, typically through the death of a spouse.
Usage Example
"The tragic conflict widowed thousands of young women across the countryside."
Strong
marry
wed
• noun (Context 3)
A short line or single word at the end of a paragraph that appears alone at the top of a new page or column in typography.
Usage Example
"The designer adjusted the document's line spacing to ensure no orphan appeared at the top of the printed page."
Strong
orphan
Similar words to widow
Words similar to widow shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
kitty
relict
talon
bereave
dowager
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Widow. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/widow