Synonyms for

Tigers

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

Definition

Tigers are large carnivorous mammals with distinctive orange fur and black stripes.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

Panthera tigris

Literary

great cats striped hunters

Antonyms

livestock prey domesticated animals herbivores sheep cattle

Common collocations

  • Siberian tiger
  • Bengal tiger
  • white tiger
  • tiger shark
  • tiger moth
  • tiger beetle
  • tiger lily
  • tiger balm

Word family

noun tiger

Usage note

The word 'tigers' refers to the large carnivorous feline species. It is not typically used metaphorically for people unless emphasizing ferocity or power.

Example sentences

  1. I saw two tigers at the zoo today.
  2. Tigers are the largest wild cats in the world.
  3. The tiger's roar can be heard up to two miles away.
  4. The tiger is an endangered species.
  5. Tigers eat meat like cows, deer, and pigs.

Quotes

  • In me the tiger sniffs the rose.
  • The tiger and the lion may be more powerful, but the wolf does not perform in the circus.
  • The tiger will never lie down with the lamb; he acknowledges no pact that is not reciprocal. The lamb must learn to run with the tigers.

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