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widow Synonyms

Another word for widow

Choosing another word for widow depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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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."

Strongest
relict
Strong
dowager

• 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."

Strongest
kitty
Strong
talon

Opposites of widow

The opposite of widow shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

wife
orphan
wed
marry
widower
bride
See all opposites of widow

• Nearby Words

widescreen
widespread
widget
widow
widowbird
widowed
widowerhood

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Widow. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/widow
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