Synonyms for

Werewolf

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

Definition

a person who changes into a wolf or a wolf-like creature

Synonyms & similar words

loupgarou wolfman lycanthrope wolfman lycanthrope shapeshifter beastman wolf-beast wolf-human wolfman/woman man-wolf were-creature half-wolf

Synonyms by register

Formal

lycanthrope therianthrope

Informal

wolfman shape-shifter

Literary

loup-garou lycanthrope

Antonyms

human mortal civilian person man woman child

Common collocations

  • full moon
  • turn into a werewolf
  • werewolf curse
  • attacked by a werewolf
  • werewolf transformation
  • legendary werewolf

Word family

noun werewolf
adjective werewolfish

Usage note

A werewolf is a mythical creature. While 'lycanthrope' is a more formal term, 'werewolf' is the most common and widely understood term.

Example sentences

  1. The werewolf transforms from a human to a wolf under the full moon.
  2. The villagers were afraid of the werewolf that roamed their town at night.
  3. The story of the werewolf has been told for centuries.
  4. The werewolfs howl echoed through the forest.
  5. The werewolfs fur was thick and gray.

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