Synonyms for

Bull

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

Definition

a male cow

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

male bovine bullock

Informal

stud buck

Literary

bovine male ungulate male

Antonyms

cow heifer steer calf ox

Common collocations

  • angry bull
  • charging bull
  • bull market
  • bull semen
  • bull elephant
  • bull shark
  • bull terrier
  • bull rider

Word family

noun bull
verb bull
adjective bullish

Usage note

As a noun, 'bull' refers to an uncastrated adult male of the species Bos taurus. It can also be used informally to mean nonsense or to verb to intimidate or bully someone.

Example sentences

  1. The farmer has a bull on his farm.
  2. The bull was very angry and started to charge.
  3. The rodeo clown distracted the bull to save the rider.
  4. The bull is a symbol of strength and power.
  5. The bull's horns were very sharp.

Quotes

  • A bull is strong, and fiery, and fierce, and savage, and has a great spirit of perverseness in him.
  • A bull in a china shop is not a responsible thing to have.
  • A bull market is like sex. It feels best just before it ends.

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