Synonyms for

Wolfe

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

Definition

Wolfe is a surname of Irish or English origin.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

carnivore predator

Informal

beast killer

Literary

lupine hound of the wild

Antonyms

lamb sheep prey victim docile tame

Common collocations

  • lone wolf
  • she-wolf
  • wolf pack
  • wolf whistle
  • wolf down
  • wolf spider
  • wolf cub
  • wolf attack

Word family

noun wolf
verb wolf
adjective wolfish

Usage note

The word 'wolf' can be used as a verb meaning to eat ravenously. It is also used metaphorically to describe a person who preys on others, especially women.

Example sentences

  1. Mr. Wolfe is our new teacher.
  2. The author Tom Wolfe wrote many famous books.
  3. The Wolfe family went on vacation to Hawaii.
  4. My neighbor's dog is named Wolfe.
  5. Wolfe is a common last name in Ireland.

Quotes

  • 'The wolf that one hears is worse than the orc that one fears.' - J.R.R. Tolkien
  • 'The wolf changes his coat, but not his disposition.' - Proverb
  • 'The wolf always charges the lamb with muddying the stream.' - Elihu Root

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