Antonyms for brother
ˈbrʌð ər or, for 9 , ˈbrʌðˈɜrbroth·er

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1. Brothernoun

   Synonyms:
   Br., Bro.

2. Brothernoun

   To treat as a brother.

   My parents love me and my brother equally, even though he is adopted.

   Synonyms:
   Bro., Br.

3. Brothernoun

   Formal title for any male member of a religious or fraternal organization.

   Please welcome Brother Smith as he moves from his former congregation to his new congregation.

   Synonyms:
   Bro., Br.

4. Brothernoun

   An informal title used as part of another moniker:

   Synonyms:
   Br., Bro.

Matched Categories

1. • Roman Catholic
   • Friend
   • Member
   • Monk
   • Religion

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. brother, blood brothernoun

   a male with the same parents as someone else

   "my brother still lives with our parents"

   Antonyms:
   sis, sister

   Synonyms:
   chum, buddy, crony, blood brother, sidekick, comrade, pal

2. brothernoun

   a male person who is a fellow member (of a fraternity or religion or other group)

   "none of his brothers would betray him"

   Antonyms:
   sis, sister

   Synonyms:
   buddy, blood brother, crony, comrade, chum, pal, sidekick

3. buddy, brother, chum, crony, pal, sidekicknoun

   a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

   Antonyms:
   sis, sister

   Synonyms:
   chum, buddy, chum salmon, crony, blood brother, sidekick, comrade, pal

4. brother, comradenoun

   used as a term of address for those male persons engaged in the same movement

   "Greetings, comrade!"

   Antonyms:
   sis, sister

   Synonyms:
   associate, familiar, chum, buddy, companion, fellow, crony, blood brother, sidekick, comrade, pal

5. Brothernoun

   (Roman Catholic Church) a title given to a monk and used as form of address

   "a Benedictine Brother"

   Antonyms:
   sister, sis

   Synonyms:
   buddy, blood brother, crony, comrade, chum, pal, sidekick

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated WordsRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. brothernoun

   Associated words:
   fratricidal, fraternize, fratricide, brotherhood, brother german, brother uterine

How to use brother in a sentence?

1. Hossein Shariatmadari:

   Jeb Bush's talk is bigger than his mouth -- he should consider if he really wants to continue the failed policies of his brother, we don't care what the Republicans say -- it's a big step from talking to taking action.

2. Stewart Pearce:

   My brother and I have disagreements, but I certainly wouldn’t call it a rift, that’s part of the human existence. We disagree.

3. Alexander Wells:

   I found out about 11:30 last night, i called my parents straight away, called my girlfriend, my brother and then tried to get some sleep. Managed to get a little. I'm glad it was a day game because didn't have much time to think about anything. Just get out there and get going.

4. Bill Murdock:

   Its been painful for years, says Scott Love, Shelleys brother and an Asheville pediatrician. It just comes in waves of emotion.... url.

5. Roselyne Hamel:

   He would often ask himself why me? Today, Jacques, our brother, your brother, you have your answer: Our God of love and misery chose you to be at the service of others.

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