Synonyms & related words for alimony

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of alimony — including maintenance, annuity, allowance, pension, sustenance, stipend. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to alimony

Explore words related to alimony — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include palimony, spousal, divorce, corrody, divorcement, arrearage, remarriage, garnishment. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for alimony

Common synonyms for alimony include maintenance, annuity, allowance, pension, sustenance, stipend — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does alimony come from?

The word alimony breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root alim-, from Latin alere (“nourish”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.