Synonyms for

Crocodile

Verb / ˈkrɑ:kʌˌdaɪl / Another word for crocodile — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a large predatory reptile with a long snout, a powerful tail, and sharp teeth

Synonyms & similar words

alligator caiman gavial gator croc dragon lizard serpent snake reptile chameleon gecko iguana monitor salamander toad turtle tortoise newt frog

Synonyms by register

Formal

crocodilian reptile

Informal

gator lizard

Literary

dragon leviathan

Antonyms

mouse rabbit lamb chick kitten puppy

Common collocations

  • crocodile tears
  • saltwater crocodile
  • Nile crocodile
  • crocodile farm
  • crocodile Dundee
  • crocodile hunter
  • crocodile attack

Word family

noun crocodile
adjective crocodilian

Usage note

While 'gator' is often used informally, it specifically refers to an alligator, a related but distinct reptile. 'Crocodile tears' refers to insincere sadness.

Example sentences

  1. The crocodile basked in the sun on the riverbank.
  2. The crocodile chased after the fish.
  3. The crocodile's jaws are very powerful.
  4. The crocodile is a dangerous predator.
  5. The crocodile's scales are very tough.

Quotes

  • "You can't get a crocodile to eat anything it doesn't want to." - Marv Albert
  • "If you're going to be a writer, the first essential is just to write. Do not wait for an idea. Start writing something and the ideas will come. You have to turn the faucet on before the water starts to flow." - Louis L'Amour

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