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widow Synonyms
Another word for widow
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• 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 relict dedicated her life to raising their children and managing the estate."
Strong
relict
Weak
dowager
survivor
• 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
bereave
• noun (Context 3)
An extra hand or set of cards dealt face down in certain card games, to be used by the highest bidder or according to specific rules.
Usage Example
"In this variation of poker, the dealer places three cards in the kitty before the final round of betting."
Strong
kitty
Weak
blind
Opposites of widow
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of widow varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
orphan
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Widow. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/widow