Synonyms for

Weasel

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

Definition

a small, slender, carnivorous mammal with short legs and elongated body

Synonyms & similar words

ferret marten stoat polecat sable otter badger mongoose ratel ermine martes cat fitchet foumart fumart pekan skunk wolverine zorilla mustela

Example sentences

  1. The weasel ran across the yard and disappeared into a hole.
  2. The weasel has a long, slender body and short legs.
  3. Weasels are predators and hunt small rodents for food.
  4. A weasel's fur changes color in the winter to blend in with the snow.
  5. The weasel is a member of the mustelid family.

Quotes

  • 'Don't be such a weasel!' -Unknown
  • 'I am not a weasel.' -Richard M. Nixon
  • 'The weasel comes to take only what he needs.' -Unknown

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