Synonyms for

Feral

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

Definition

Feral means wild or not domesticated.

Synonyms & similar words

savage ferine wild untamed savage ferocious uncontrolled uncivilized barbaric primitive brutish ferine undomesticated raging fiery violent unrestrained unruly wayward unmanageable intractable rebellious

Synonyms by register

Formal

untamed wild uncivilized savage

Informal

wild run wild

Literary

brute savage primeval

Antonyms

tame domesticated civilized docile gentle trained cultivated

Common collocations

  • feral cat
  • feral dog
  • feral child
  • feral population
  • feral state
  • feral instinct
  • feral nature

Word family

noun ferality
adjective feral

Usage note

Often used to describe animals that have returned to a wild state from domestication. Can also be used metaphorically for humans, implying a lack of civilization or control.

Example sentences

  1. The feral dog was scavenging for food in the alley.
  2. The feral horse was too wild to be trained.
  3. The feral cat hissed at anyone who came near.
  4. The feral children were living in the jungle.
  5. The feral rabbit ran away when it saw the human.

Quotes

  • In the city, you see feral cats roaming the streets.
  • Her eyes were feral, like a wild animal.
  • The feral dog was snarling and growling.

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