Synonyms for

Buffalo

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

Definition

Buffalo refers to a large, heavily built mammal with shaggy hair and short legs. It is a type of bison found in North America and Africa.

Synonyms & similar words

bisonbison americanbison americanbuffalo buffalo oldworldbuffalo bison ox yak cattle cow mammoth elephant rhinoceros hippopotamus gaur bufflehead buffoon clown jester fool dunce witling

Synonyms by register

Formal

intimidate coerce compel harass

Informal

bully intimidate scare push around

Literary

daunt overawe

Antonyms

destroy demolish ruin wreck annihilate obliterate

Common collocations

  • buffalo wings
  • buffalo nickel
  • American buffalo
  • buffalo grass
  • buffalo soldier
  • buffalo mozzarella
  • buffalo hump

Word family

noun buffalo
verb buffalo

Usage note

The verb 'buffalo' means to intimidate or confuse. It is often used informally. Be aware that 'buffalo' can also refer to the animal, which can lead to ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. The buffalo grazed in the field.
  2. The Native Americans depended on the buffalo for their survival.
  3. I saw a buffalo at the zoo.
  4. The buffalo is a symbol of strength and freedom.
  5. The buffalo was hunted almost to extinction in the 1800s.

Quotes

  • The buffalo is an iconic symbol of America's natural heritage. - Jim Fowler
  • The buffalo is a symbol of what America was and what it can be again. - Steven Spielberg
  • The buffalo is a symbol of strength, freedom and the American West. - Tom G. Palmer

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