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Synonyms of mistress

23 similar words · 1 opposite word

Another word for mistress is concubine. Other synonyms of mistress are head, leader and boss. The opposite of mistress is wife.

Synonyms and similar words for mistress

nounA woman, specifically one with great control, authority or ownership.

nounA female teacher.

nounThe other woman in an extramarital relationship, generally including sexual relations.

nounMore synonyms

  • concubineA sexual partner, especially a woman, to whom one is not or cannot be married.
  • loon ScotlandA harlot; mistress.
  • number twoMistress (the other woman in an extramarital relationship, generally including sexual relations).
  • side bitch vulgarA mistress; a woman one dates in addition to his girlfriend or wife, usually in secret.
  • side chick slangA mistress; a woman one dates in addition to one's girlfriend or wife, usually in secret.
  • side piece slangA person with whom someone already in a relationship carries on a physical affair (not emotional affair) without having...
  • side tingA secondary lover, a mistress.
  • strumpetA mistress.
  • wifelet informalA long-term girlfriend; a mistress (the “other woman” in an extramarital relationship).
  • doxy archaicA sweetheart, a prostitute, a mistress or kept woman.
  • dulcinea obsoleteA mistress; a sweetheart.
  • leman archaicOne beloved; a lover, a sweetheart of either sex (especially a secret lover; a gallant or mistress).
  • minx dated, derogatoryA promiscuous woman; also, a mistress (“the other woman in an extramarital relationship”) or a prostitute.
  • sprunk obsoleteA concubine.
  • wench archaicA promiscuous woman; a mistress (“other woman in an extramarital relationship”).

Opposite of mistress

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Meaning of mistress

  1. noun A woman, specifically one with great control, authority or ownership.
  2. noun A female head of household.
  3. noun A female teacher.

Full definition of mistress

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Questions about synonyms of mistress

What is another word for mistress?
Mistress has 23 synonyms on Word.ws, such as concubine, head, leader and boss.
What is the opposite of mistress?
The opposite of mistress is wife.
What does mistress mean?
Mistress means a woman, specifically one with great control, authority or ownership.

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