What is another word for mother-in-law?
61 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ mˈʌðəɹɪnlˈɔː], [ mˈʌðəɹɪnlˈɔː], [ m_ˈʌ_ð_ə_ɹ_ɪ_n_l_ˈɔː]
The term "mother-in-law" refers to the mother of one's spouse. However, there are several synonyms that can be used to refer to this important part of the family. Some common synonyms for "mother-in-law" include mother of one's spouse, spouse's mother, mother of one's partner, and the matriarch of the family. Other terms include "mom-in-law," "second mom," "bonus mom," and "mother by marriage." These terms reflect a range of relationships and attitudes towards one's mother-in-law, with some emphasizing a strong bond and closeness while others maintain a more formal distance.
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Synonyms for Mother-in-law:
n.
• kinsman (noun)- kin.
- grandparents,
- in-law,
- brother-in-law,
- sib,
- uncle,
- Sisters-in-law,
- cognates,
- stepbrother,
- SIBS,
- kinswoman,
- great-grandparents,
- relative,
- sister-in-law,
- uncles,
- nephews,
- kinsman,
- Fathers-in-law,
- nieces,
- grandparent,
- great grandparent,
- aunts,
- clansperson,
- stepsister,
- step-sister,
- Brothers-in-law,
- stepparent,
- in-laws,
- stepsisters,
- Stepparents,
- niece,
- relative-in-law,
- mother-in-law,
- step-brother,
- agnates,
- female parent,
- Inlaw,
- nephew,
- father-in-law,
- Family,
- kinsperson,
- aunt,
- step-parent,
- mother.
Other synonyms:
How to use "Mother-in-law" in context?
The term mother-in-law is generally used to describe a woman who is married to a man who is married to someone else. This woman is usually considered to be a rival or even an enemy by the wife of the man who is married to the other woman. The term mother-in-law is often used in a derogatory way.
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Noun, singular or mass
stepmother, stepmom.
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Noun, singular or mass
Hyponym for Mother-in-law:
n.
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person
female parent, relative-in-law, in-law, mother.
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person
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