Synonyms for

Warren

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

Definition

a network of interconnecting rabbit burrows

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

labyrinth maze network complex

Informal

digs hole burrow den

Literary

warren of tunnels underground city burrow system

Antonyms

open space clearing plain expanse emptiness void

Common collocations

  • rabbit warren
  • animal warren
  • warren of tunnels
  • warren of streets
  • a warren of rooms
  • underground warren

Word family

noun warren

Usage note

Primarily refers to the burrow or network of burrows of rabbits or other small animals. Can also be used metaphorically for a crowded, complex, or confusing place, often with a negative connotation.

Example sentences

  1. The warren was home to many rabbits.
  2. The hunter followed the warren to catch the rabbits.
  3. The warren was well-protected from predators.
  4. The rabbit family dug a new warren in the field.
  5. The warren was a maze of tunnels and burrows.

Quotes

  • I am not a rabbit to have a warren.
  • I don't want to live in a rabbit warren.
  • It's a warren of contradictions.

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