What is another word for bitten?

Common synonyms for bitten include bite, seizewithteeth, burn, prick, sting.

What is the opposite of bitten?

Antonyms of bitten include unhurt, untouched, uninjured, unmarked, safe.

Synonyms for

Bitten

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

Definition

The past participle of 'bite' which means to use your teeth to cut or tear something.

Synonyms & similar words

bite seizewithteeth burn prick sting chomped nipped gnawed clamped munched chewed gripped masticated crunched nibbled gouged lacerated pierced severed sheared snipped tore wounded rent clawed

Synonyms by register

Formal

punctured pierced incised

Informal

nipped snapped at

Literary

stung pricked

Antonyms

unhurt untouched uninjured unmarked safe

Common collocations

bitten by a dog
bitten by an insect
bitten hard
bitten off more than
bitten in half
bitten by a snake
bitten by mistake

Word family

noun bite

verb bite

adjective biting

Usage note

The past participle 'bitten' is commonly used with 'by' to indicate the agent. 'Bit' can also be used as the past participle, especially in informal contexts, but 'bitten' is generally preferred.