Synonyms of akin

Adjective


1. akin(predicate), kindred, similar (vs. dissimilar)

usage: similar in quality or character; "a feeling akin to terror"; "kindred souls"; "the amateur is closely related to the collector"

2. akin(predicate), blood-related, cognate, consanguine, consanguineous, consanguineal, kin(predicate), related (vs. unrelated)

usage: related by blood

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Definition and meaning of akin (Dictionary)