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What is another word for Wolf? – 239 Wolf Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

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    Meaning of Wolf

    The primary meaning of the word "wolf" refers to a large, carnivorous mammal that is a member of the canine family.

    Definitions

    • A large, carnivorous mammal that is a member of the canine family, typically hunting in packs and feeding on small and large animals.
    • A person who is regarded as predatory or exploitative, especially in a business or financial context.
    • A man who is aggressively and unrestrainedly promiscuous.

    Etymology of Wolf

    The word "wolf" comes from Old English "wulf", which is also the source of the Modern English word, and is related to other Germanic words for the animal, such as Old Norse "úlfr" and Old High German "wolf".
    The word has been used in English since before the 9th century, and has been used to refer to the animal, as well as to describe people who are seen as predatory or exploitative.

    Example Uses

    • The wolf is a highly social animal that lives in packs.
    • He was a wolf in sheep's clothing, pretending to be friendly but actually being exploitative.
    • The company was a wolf, preying on unsuspecting investors and making large profits.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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    Related Nouns

    pack den lair cave mountain forest wilderness wildlife animal mammal canine predator hunter prey quarry game herd flock school pride troop colony habitat ecosystem environment nature conservation preservation protection reserve sanctuary refuge zoo menagerie kennel stable corral enclosure

    Related Verbs

    hunt chase pursue stalk track follow attack assault ravage devour consume eat feed prey plunder pillage maraud raid forage scavenge prowl roam wander stray drift migrate howl cry yell scream wail whine growl snarl snap bite claw tear maul kill slaughter butcher slaughter

    Related Adjectives

    carnivorous predatory ferocious savage feral wild untamed rapacious ravenous hungry voracious gluttonous insatiable devouring rapine bestial brutal cruel merciless ruthless ferine lupine canine mammalian animal wild free untamed uncontrolled unrestrained unbridled unrelenting relentless fierce ferocious intense violent aggressive hostile menacing threatening ominous foreboding ominous