Synonyms for

Goring

Verb / ˈgɔ:rɪŋ / Another word for goring — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of piercing or wounding with a horn or tusk, especially that of an animal such as a bull.

Synonyms & similar words

gore goring goering hermannwilhelmgoring hermanngoring hermanngoering piercing impaling stabbing puncturing pricking poking gouging tearing rending lancing spiking skewering spearing transfixing penetrating jabbing thrusting wounding injuring hurting

Example sentences

  1. The bull's goring of the matador was the most exciting part of the bullfight.
  2. The hiker was lucky to escape the mountain goat's goring.
  3. The rhinoceros is known for its deadly goring attacks.
  4. The elephant's goring of the poacher was a warning to others.
  5. The hunter narrowly avoided the wild boar's goring.

Quotes

  • "The bull's goring of the matador was the most thrilling moment of the bullfight." - Ernest Hemingway
  • "I have always been fond of the West African proverb 'Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.'" - Theodore Roosevelt
  • "I'm not a vegetarian because I love animals. I'm a vegetarian because I hate plants." - A. Whitney Brown

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