Synonyms for

Tiger

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

Definition

a large, carnivorous cat with orange fur and black stripes, found in Asia

Synonyms & similar words

pantheratigris feline predator carnivore hunter beast creature animal catamount cougar leopard jaguar puma lynx bobcat wildcat

Synonyms by register

Formal

Panthera tigris feline predator

Informal

big cat jungle cat

Literary

king of beasts striped hunter

Antonyms

mouse lamb kitten pussycat small cat domestic cat

Common collocations

  • Bengal tiger
  • Siberian tiger
  • white tiger
  • tiger shark
  • tiger moth
  • tiger balm
  • tiger woods

Word family

noun tiger

Usage note

While 'tiger' can refer to any large predatory cat in informal contexts, it specifically denotes the species Panthera tigris. Be mindful of its powerful and dangerous connotations.

Example sentences

  1. The tiger is a fierce hunter.
  2. The tiger has orange fur with black stripes.
  3. I wish I could pet a tiger, but it's not safe.
  4. Tigers are found in Asia.
  5. The tiger is the largest member of the cat family.

Quotes

  • In me the tiger sniffs the rose.
  • A tiger doesn't lose sleep over the opinion of sheep.
  • The tiger and the lion may be more powerful but the wolf does not perform in the circus.

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