Synonyms for

Shark

Verb / ʃɑ:rk / Another word for shark — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a large, often dangerous fish with sharp teeth.

Synonyms & similar words

predator man-eater killer jaws

Synonyms by register

Formal

predator carnivore opportunist

Informal

loan shark vulture bottom feeder

Literary

leviathan sea wolf

Antonyms

lamb dove angel saint beginner innocent

Common collocations

  • great white shark
  • hammerhead shark
  • shark attack
  • shark fin soup
  • loan shark
  • shark infested waters
  • like a shark

Word family

noun shark
verb shark

Usage note

Often used metaphorically to describe a person who is predatory or exploitative, especially in business or finance. The verb 'to shark' means to cheat or swindle.

Example sentences

  1. The shark swam quickly through the water.
  2. The shark's teeth were very sharp.
  3. I saw a shark at the aquarium.
  4. The shark attacked its prey ruthlessly.
  5. The shark was the biggest fish in the ocean.

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