KINSWOMAN Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

kinswoman

noun

Definition of kinswoman

as in kinsman

Related Words

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Dissimilar Words

nonrelative

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Noun

Records of public meetings and community newspapers feature jabs at how far these sorry kinsmen have strayed from their heritage.

— Eythana Miller, The Dial, 23 June 2026
As Molineux passes by, Robin recognizes his kinsman and hears the cruel laughter of the mob.

— John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 15 June 2026

Definition of kinsman

Noun

The queen bee of the group is Paulina (a sensational Denée Benton), who rambles on about her American cousins and her pro-football player boyfriend Kofi, whom no one has actually met.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
Just before the First World War, with a Democrat, Woodrow Wilson, in the White House, he was appointed Assistant Secretary of the Navy, the same post that his legendary cousin Theodore once held.

— Beverly Gage, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of cousin

Noun

Her identity was expected to be released by the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office coroner division once relatives were notified of her death.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Some contain inscriptions of short poems, according to the Dave the Potter Legacy Trust, which is run by his living relatives.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026

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