Synonyms for

Scorpions

Verb / ˈskɔ:rpi:ʌnz / Another word for scorpions — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Scorpions are a group of arachnids with eight legs, a pair of pincers, and a long, narrow tail with a venomous stinger at the end.

Synonyms & similar words

scorpio scorpion scorpiothescorpion arachnid stinger pincer creature insect bug critter venomous poisonous spider tarantula centipede millipede caterpillar worm beetle cockroach ant termite mosquito

Example sentences

  1. My little brother was scared of the scorpions in the zoo.
  2. Scorpions can be dangerous if they sting you.
  3. I read a book about scorpions in science class.
  4. The desert is home to many scorpions and other creatures.
  5. I saw a scorpion crawling on the ground.

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  • "We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools." - Martin Luther King Jr.
  • "I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination." - Jimmy Dean
  • "It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." - Confucius

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