Synonyms for

Cougars

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

Definition

Cougars are large, powerful, and wild cats that live in North and South America.

Synonyms & similar words

mountainlion puma cougar felisconcolor panther catamount painter puma panther catamount jaguar leopard lynx wildcat

Synonyms by register

Formal

puma mountain lion panther

Informal

cat big cat

Literary

painter catamount

Antonyms

lamb doe fawn chick kitten cub

Common collocations

  • cougar attack
  • cougar sighting
  • cougar population
  • cougar habitat
  • cougar cubs
  • cougar prey
  • cougar behavior

Word family

noun cougar
verb cougar

Usage note

While 'cougar' is the most common term, 'puma' and 'mountain lion' are also widely accepted. 'Panther' can sometimes refer to a black cougar or jaguar.

Example sentences

  1. The cougars hunted for their prey at night.
  2. The cougars are the top predator in their habitat.
  3. The cougars can run very fast.
  4. The cougars have sharp claws and teeth.
  5. The cougars are also known as mountain lions.

Quotes

  • Cougars are the ghosts of the forest. - Chris Morgan
  • The cougar is the largest of the small cats. - Edward Abbey
  • Cougars are the ultimate stalk-and-ambush predator. - Mark Elbroch

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