KINSWOMAN Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

kinswoman

noun

Definition of kinswoman

as in kinsman

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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 cousin had made it to the top of the suicide-bomber list at Menagh, said his prayers, and taken his position behind the driver’s seat in a truck full of explosives.

— Ben Taub, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
The third installment pivots slightly, focusing more on the experiences of Debra, who is haunted and hunted in the same way as her cousin, Jenny.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of cousin

Noun

Lawyers for victims’ relatives claim that a group of extremist religious leaders in Saudi Arabia aided the hijackers.

— Tom Winter, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2026
One example is Hilton’s care hub, which provides guidance and strategies for caring for elderly relatives, children, and mental health advice.

— Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

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