Synonyms for

Wildcats

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

Definition

Wildcats are a type of wild cat, such as a lynx or bobcat. The word can also refer to a sports team with a wildcat as a mascot.

Synonyms & similar words

wolf savage wildcatwell wildcat beast brute felines panthers cougars jaguars leopards lions tigers lynxes pumas sabertooths cheetahs bobcats ocelots servals caracals jaguarundis

Synonyms by register

Formal

feline felid predator

Informal

feral cat stray alley cat

Literary

beast of the wild creature of the forest

Antonyms

domesticated tame pet caged farmed civilized

Common collocations

  • wildcats of north america
  • african wildcats
  • asian wildcats
  • european wildcats
  • wildcats in captivity
  • wildcats population
  • wildcats habitat

Word family

noun wildcat
adjective wildcat

Usage note

Refers to undomesticated feline species. Can also be used metaphorically for a fierce or independent person or team.

Example sentences

  1. The wildcats were hiding in the bushes.
  2. The wildcat team scored another goal!
  3. I saw a wildcat in the forest.
  4. The wildcats are known for their fierce hunting skills.
  5. The wildcat's fur was a beautiful shade of brown.

Quotes

  • 'I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion.' - Alexander the Great
  • 'I am the cat who walks by himself, and all places are alike to me.' - Rudyard Kipling
  • 'I'm a lone wolf. I run with the pack but I see the world in my own way.' - Freddie Mercury

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