Synonyms for

Swine

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

Definition

an animal of the pig family, especially a domesticated pig

Synonyms & similar words

pig hog boar porcine sow piglet porker swinish hogget grunter piggie piggy hogwash bacon ham pork spareribs sausage gammon chops

Synonyms by register

Formal

porcine suidae

Informal

pig hog sow boar

Literary

brute beast

Antonyms

angel saint virtuous person gentleman lady hero

Common collocations

  • fat swine
  • filthy swine
  • dirty swine
  • greedy swine
  • utter swine
  • poor swine
  • swine flu
  • swine fever

Word family

noun swine
adjective swinish

Usage note

While 'swine' can refer to pigs, it is often used metaphorically to insult someone perceived as greedy, vulgar, or morally corrupt. The plural form is the same as the singular.

Example sentences

  1. The swine were grazing in the field.
  2. She cooked the swine for dinner.
  3. The swine flu spread quickly among the pigs.
  4. The farmer sold his swine at the market.
  5. He raised a herd of swine on his farm.

Quotes

  • "Neither make thy swine to be shepherds, nor thy scholars to be politicians." - Benjamin Franklin
  • "The swine flu started in Mexico and spread throughout the world." - Nancy Pelosi
  • "The fox changes his skin but not his habits." - Spanish Proverb

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