Synonyms for
Zombies
Definition
Zombies are undead creatures that are often depicted as reanimated corpses or infected humans. They are often associated with horror and are popular in movies, TV shows, and video games.
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Common collocations
- zombie apocalypse
- zombie outbreak
- zombie horde
- zombie film
- zombie virus
- slow zombies
- fast zombies
Word family
noun zombie
adjective zombie-like
Usage note
Primarily used in fiction and popular culture to describe reanimated corpses or mindless, shambling figures. The term can sometimes be used metaphorically to describe people who are apathetic or lack independent thought.
Example sentences
- The zombies were moaning and groaning as they walked down the street.
- The survivors had to fight off the zombies to stay alive.
- The movie was about a group of people trying to survive a zombie apocalypse.
- In the video game, you have to kill zombies to complete missions.
- The zombie's skin was pale and its eyes were cloudy.
Quotes
"Zombies, man. They creep me out. They're like my worst nightmare." - Stephenie Meyer
"I don't know what's worse: being dead, or being a zombie." - Jesse Eisenberg
"The zombie attacks are getting worse. I fear for our survival." - Unknown