What is another word for cougar?

Common synonyms for cougar include painter, puma, felisconcolor, panther, catamount.

What is the opposite of cougar?

Antonyms of cougar include kitten, cub, youngster, juvenile, child.

Synonyms for

Cougar

Noun / ˈku:gɜ: / Another word for cougar — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a large, tan or brown wild cat found in North and South America

Synonyms & similar words

painter puma felisconcolor panther catamount mountainlion panther puma catamount jaguarundi wildcat lynx leopard cheetah tiger lion leopard ocelot bobcat lynx jaguar serval caracal bobcat

Synonyms by register

Formal

puma mountain lion panther

Informal

big cat cat

Literary

painter catamount

Antonyms

kitten cub youngster juvenile child

Common collocations

cougar population
cougar attack
cougar sighting
cougar habitat
cougar cub
cougar prey
cougar season

Word family

noun cougar

adjective cougar

Usage note

While 'cougar' can refer to the animal, it is also a slang term for an older woman attracted to younger men. The context usually clarifies the intended meaning.

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