Synonyms for wife
waɪf; waɪvzwife

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1. wifenoun

   Synonyms:
   little woman, husband, life-long partner, partner, spouse, better half, significant other

   Antonyms:
   were, husband

2. wifenoun

   A married woman, especially in relation to her spouse.

   Synonyms:
   life-long partner, little woman, spouse, partner, husband, significant other, better half

   Antonyms:
   husband, were

3. wifenoun

   The female of a pair of mated animals.

   A new wife for the gander is introduced into the pen.

   Synonyms:
   significant other, husband, spouse, better half, partner, little woman, life-long partner

   Antonyms:
   were, husband

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1. wife

   Synonyms:
   consort, spouse, helpmeet, helpmate

   Antonyms:
   mistress, husband

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1. wife, married womannoun

   a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

   Synonyms:
   married woman

   Antonyms:
   hubby, husband, married man

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1. wife

   Synonyms:
   n. married woman, BETTER-HALF, matron, helpmate, consort

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1. wifenoun

   Synonyms:
   spouse, consort, helpmate, partner

   Associated words:
   uxoricide, uxorious, uxoriousness, coverture, dowry, polygamy, polygamist, monogamy, dower, dot, uxorial

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1. List of paraphrases for "wife":

   woman, lady, femme, female, bride, spouse, women, marry, girl, missus, married, dame, mujer, iady, consort, mrs.

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1. Mark Turgeon:

   He has dedicated over a decade of his life to the University of Maryland, and has coached with distinction and honor. He leaves College Park as the 2020 Big Ten Conference champion and with more than 225 victories. He's a great coach and a great person, and I wish Mark, his wife Ann and his entire family all the best in the next chapter of their lives.

2. Jeff Berry:

   Amber has demonstrated tremendous strategic vision and meticulous execution as an entrepreneur and philanthropist, now, in her new role as Agent, Amber brings a unique perspective as business woman of color, baseball wife, and mother, all of which will prove invaluable to our team and the clients we serve.

3. Jim Risch:

   While President Obama is in Boise tomorrow he should meet with Pastor Abedini’s wife Naghmeh so that he can fully comprehend the human rights violations being committed against her husband by the Iranian government and the anguish this is causing an Idaho family.

4. Father David Duane:

   This was an awful moment, but they have incredible hearts. ... My wife deserves a lot of credit.

5. Ted Cruz:

   I am not in the habit of supporting people who attack my wife and attack my father.