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manhood

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of manhood

the set of qualities considered appropriate for or characteristic of men
  • a society that highly values manhood and courage
Synonyms of manhood

machismo, macho, manliness, masculinity, virility
Words Related to manhood

maleness

boyishness, mannishness, tomboyishness
Near Antonyms of manhood

girlishness

femaleness

girlhood, maidenhood

effeminacy, effeteness

emasculation
Antonyms of manhood

femininity, muliebrity, womanhood, womanliness

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