Synonyms for

Fitch

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

Definition

Fitch is a type of polecat or weasel that is found in Eurasia.

Synonyms & similar words

mustelaputorius polecat foumart foulmart polecat weasel marten mink ferret stoat sable ermine otter badger skunk cat fox raccoon possum rat mouse squirrel chipmunk opossum

Synonyms by register

Formal

ferret polecat weasel

Informal

skunk stinker

Literary

night prowler shadow dweller

Antonyms

uncommon rare scarce limited few

Common collocations

  • fitch fur
  • fitch coat
  • fitch pelt
  • fitch tail
  • fitch weasel

Word family

noun fitch

Usage note

Fitch primarily refers to the European polecat or its fur. It is less commonly used for other mustelids like the ferret or weasel, especially in informal contexts.

Example sentences

  1. I saw a fitch running across the road.
  2. The fitch is a type of weasel.
  3. The fitch is a carnivorous mammal.
  4. The fitch has brown fur.
  5. The fitch is also known as the European polecat.

Quotes

  • 'The fitch is a small weasel found in Eurasia.' - The Encyclopedia of Mammals
  • 'The fitch is a close relative of the ferret.' - National Geographic
  • 'The fitch has a distinctive scent gland, which it uses to mark its territory.' - Animal Planet

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