Synonyms for
Cat
Definition
A small carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a short snout, and retractable claws, domesticated since ancient times and kept as a pet or for catching mice.
Synonyms & similar words
upchuck
cast
caterpillar
regurgitate
purge
regorge
guy
cat
kat
truecat
ct
puke
bigcat
bozo
retch
catoninetails
disgorge
chuck
computerizedaxialtomography
qat
quat
sick
barf
vomit
computedtomography
kitten
feline
tabby
puss
tomcat
kitty
pussy
mouser
grimalkin
whiskers
claw
purrer
wildcat
lion
panther
tiger
leopard
jaguar
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- stray cat
- alley cat
- house cat
- black cat
- fat cat
- curiosity killed the cat
- let the cat out of the bag
- cat nap
Word family
Usage note
While 'cat' is a common and neutral term, 'feline' is more formal and scientific. Be aware of idiomatic expressions like 'let the cat out of the bag'.
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Example sentences
- The cat is sleeping on the couch.
- She picked up the cat and cuddled with it.
- The cat scratched the furniture.
- I love playing with my cat.
- The cat meowed loudly for food.
Quotes
Time spent with cats is never wasted. - Sigmund Freud
I have studied many philosophers and many cats. The wisdom of cats is infinitely superior. - Hippolyte Taine
I wish I could write as mysterious as a cat. - Edgar Allan Poe