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widowmaker Synonyms

Another word for widowmaker

Choosing another word for widowmaker depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Something, such as a hazardous piece of machinery, a treacherous route, or a high-risk activity, that is notorious for causing fatal accidents (especially among men).

Usage Example

"Early test pilots regarded the unstable prototype aircraft as a notorious deathtrap."

Strong
deathtrap
Weak
hazard
menace

• noun (Context 2)

A severe, often fatal myocardial infarction caused by a complete blockage of the proximal left anterior descending coronary artery.

Usage Example

"The cardiologist explained that timely intervention with a stent had saved the patient from a classic heart attack."

Strong
heart attack
coronary

Opposites of widowmaker

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

lifesaver
See all opposites of widowmaker

• Nearby Words

widowed
widowerhood
widowhood
widowmaker
width
widthwise
wield

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