He also swore himself by a binding oath that whatever wife he married he would abate her maidenhead at night and slay her next morning to make sure of his honour.
Source: tatoeba (11962811)
Maidenhead
/ˈmeɪdənhɛd/
Synonyms for "maidenhead" (59 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (12)
abstinenceallantoic membraneamnionamniotic sacarachnoid membranebachelordombachelorhoodbachelorismbachelorshipbasement membraneboyhoodcelibacy
Strong matches (18)
Noun(4 words)
cherrychildhoodconjuctivacontinencecontinencyeardrumgirlhoodhymenintactnessmaidenhoodmembrana serosamembrana tympanamembranemeninges
Related words (29)
meninxmisogamymisogynymonachismmonasticismneurilemmapelliclepericardiumperineuriumplatonic lovepleurapre-teensserosasingle blessednesssingle statesinglenessspinsterhoodsubteenstympanic membranetympanum
Noun(5 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: abstinence, allantoic membrane, amnion, amniotic sac, arachnoid membrane.
- Sentence evidence is available for maidenhead, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, wordnet.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "maidenhead".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "maidenhead"
Keep "maidenhead" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "maidenhead" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "maidenhead", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "maidenhead" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
8 entriesMore specific
5 entriesCollocations
6 entriesMaidenhead BerkshireMaidenhead UnitedMaidenhead townlose maidenheadloss of maidenheadmaidenhead status
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
1 entriesSample sentences
13 total sentences available.
Ay, the heads of the maids, or their maidenheads; take it in what sense thou wilt.
Source: wiktionary
Put in but little Silver or Gold, for if you do, you quite spoil the Compoſition ; but inſtead thereof, add of Tradeſmens Bills for Cloaths, to the Value of 100 l. [¶] Laſtly, Take away the Girl's Maidenhead, and then the Compoſition is fit for Uſe.
Source: wiktionary
Gallants, a bashful poet bids me say, He's come to lose his maidenhead to-day. Be not too fierce; for he's but green of age, And ne'er, till now, debauch'd upon the stage.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 13 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "maidenhead"?
Closest matches include abstinence, allantoic membrane, amnion, amniotic sac, arachnoid membrane.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "maidenhead"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.