Synonyms for

Wolves

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

Definition

Wolves are wild animals that are similar to dogs and hunt in packs.

Synonyms & similar words

hugowolf wildcat brute skirtchaser savage beast wolf womanchaser masher friedrichaugustwolf canids coyotes foxes hyenas jackals pumas dingoes wildebeests lynxes bobcats cougars leopards panthers jaguars tigers lions bears wolverines badgers

Synonyms by register

Formal

canids predators

Informal

dog-like creatures pack hunters

Literary

lupines grey ghosts

Antonyms

sheep lambs domestic animals pets prey animals

Common collocations

  • lone wolf
  • pack of wolves
  • howling wolves
  • hungry wolves
  • dire wolves
  • wolf pack
  • wolf whistle
  • wolf down

Word family

noun wolf
adjective lupine

Usage note

The term 'wolf' is often used metaphorically to describe a person who is predatory or operates alone. 'Wolf whistle' refers to a specific type of whistle, not the animal.

Example sentences

  1. The pack of wolves ran through the forest.
  2. The howl of the wolves echoed through the night.
  3. The wolves hunted for their food.
  4. The wolves stayed hidden in the trees.
  5. The wolves were feared by many animals.

Quotes

  • The strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack. - Rudyard Kipling
  • The wolf is neither man's competitor nor his enemy. He is a fellow creature with whom the earth must be shared. - L. David Mech
  • The wolf is a misunderstood creature. They are not vicious, spiteful animals, they are simply hungry. - Anonymous

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