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brother

Definition for brother

noun as in male sibling

Strongest matches

relative, twin

Strong matches

kin, kinsperson, relation

Weak match

blood brother

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His flights of fancy— malevolent music, undead scholars, imaginary brothers, a cult led by a guru with 93 Ferraris in an “experimental township” called the Moon — are more controlled and add subtle strokes of color.

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"I had a bit more of a think, spoke to my wife, my brother and my dad, and I had to pull the pin."

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He briefly mutinied, demanding back-pay for his soldiers, promotions and a political position for his brother.

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The medieval tower was built by Pope Innocent III as a residence for his brother.

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The younger siblings accused their brother in 2017 of trying to exploit their father's legacy for political gain, though the issue simmered down as Lee Wei Ling was still living on the property.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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