Antonyms for
mistress
The other woman in an extramarital relationship, generally including sexual relations.
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No Antonyms Found for Mistress

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All Definitions for Mistress

Below are all the dictionary definitions of mistress:

1The other woman in an extramarital relationship, generally including sexual relations.
2A woman, specifically one with great control, authority or ownership.
3A female head of household.
4A woman well skilled in anything, or having the mastery over it.
5A woman regarded with love and devotion
6A sweetheart.
7A dominatrix.
8A female companion to a master (a man with control, authority or ownership).
9A female teacher.
10To act or take the role of a mistress.
11A respectful mode of address to a woman.
12A married woman
13A wife.
14Of a woman: to master
15To learn or develop to a high degree of proficiency.
16The jack in the game of bowls.
17Used as the title of a female dominant.
18Used as the title of a married woman before her name. Now used only in the abbreviated form Mrs.

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About antonyms for mistress

Finding the right antonym for mistress helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "The other woman in an extramarital relationship, generally including sexual relations.", mistress has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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