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widowhood Synonyms

Another word for widowhood

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• noun (Context 1)

The state or period of being a widow or widower after the death of one's spouse.

Usage Example

"During her long viduity, she devoted her time to managing the family estate and supporting local charities."

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viduity
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widowerhood
bereavement

Opposites of widowhood

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

marriage
wedlock
matrimony
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• Nearby Words

widowbird
widowed
widowerhood
widowhood
widowmaker
width
widthwise

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