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wife

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of wife

the female partner in a marriage

a husband and wife who treat each other as equals in their marriage

Synonyms of wife

helpmate, helpmeet, lady, little woman, madam, missus (or missis), Mrs., old lady, wifey, woman [chiefly dialect]

Words Related to wife

better half, companion, consort, mate, partner, significant other, soul mate, spouse

dowager, matron

hausfrau, homemaker, housekeeper, housewife, stay-at-home

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