Synonyms for
Feral
Definition
Feral means wild or not domesticated.
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- feral cat
- feral dog
- feral child
- feral population
- feral state
- feral instinct
- feral nature
Word family
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.
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Example sentences
- The feral dog was scavenging for food in the alley.
- The feral horse was too wild to be trained.
- The feral cat hissed at anyone who came near.
- The feral children were living in the jungle.
- 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.