Synonyms for

Bengals

Verb / ˈbeŋgʌlz / Another word for bengals — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Bengals refer to a type of tiger that is found in India and other parts of South Asia.

Synonyms & similar words

bengal tiger feline wildcat cat lion cougar puma leopard cheetah lynx ocelot jaguar bobcat caracal serval

Synonyms by register

Formal

feline big cat pantherine

Informal

kitty puss cat

Literary

tiger leopard

Antonyms

domesticated tame docile gentle placid subdued

Common collocations

  • Bengal tiger
  • Bengal cat
  • Bengal gram
  • Bengal fowl
  • Bengal rupee
  • Bengal lory
  • Bengal florican

Word family

noun Bengal
adjective Bengal

Usage note

The word 'Bengal' most commonly refers to the Bengal tiger, a large wild cat native to South Asia. It can also refer to the Bengal cat breed or the Bengal gram plant.

Example sentences

  1. The Bengal is known for its distinctive orange coat with black stripes.
  2. The Bengal is the national animal of India.
  3. Bengals are carnivorous and mostly hunt at night.
  4. The Bengal tiger is one of the largest tiger subspecies.
  5. Bengals are endangered due to habitat loss and poaching.

Quotes

  • "I love cats because I enjoy my home; and little by little, they become its visible soul." - Jean Cocteau
  • "A cat has absolute emotional honesty: human beings, for one reason or another, may hide their feelings, but a cat does not." - Ernest Hemingway
  • "When I play with my cat, who knows whether she is not amusing herself with me more than I with her." - Michel de Montaigne

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