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akin

adjective

/əˈkɪn/

Meaning

Of similar character or related by blood.

His reaction was akin to shock.

similar, related, comparable, allied

different, unrelated, dissimilar

akin to, closely akin, akin in nature

ready to conform to the authority or will of others; meekly obedient or passive

Expressing a threat; menacing.

Based on personal accounts rather than facts or research; characterized by anecdotes.

likely or expected to happen in the future; potential

alike; having characteristics in common

applicable to all cases; existing everywhere