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crone Synonyms
Another word for crone
Choosing another word for crone depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
An ugly, withered, or malicious-looking old woman, often depicted as a stock character in folklore and fairy tales.
Usage Example
"In the traditional folktale, the disguised fairy appears at the cottage door as a hunched hag begging for shelter."
Strongest
hag
beldam
Strong
witch
harpy
Weak
shrew
virago
• noun (Context 2)
In feminist spirituality and neopaganism, an archetype representing a wise, experienced older woman in the third stage of life, following the maiden and the mother.
Usage Example
"The novel reimagines the village elder not as an outcast, but as a revered matriarch whose knowledge of medicinal herbs saves the community."
Strong
matriarch
elder
Weak
sage
Opposites of crone
The opposite of crone shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
maiden
damsel
nymph
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Crone. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/crone