OpenSynonym

beetles

The word “beetles” has 2 syllables: bee-tles

It's pronounced as /ˈbiː.təlz/

What is synonym and antonym for beetles?

In the thesaurus, “beetles” has 65 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for beetles along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for beetles

Antonyms for beetles

  • compresses
  • condenses
  • constricts
  • contracts
  • shrinks

Meanings of beetles

  • noun
    1. A small car, the Volkswagen Beetle (original version made 1938–2003, similar models made 1997–2010 and since 2011).
    2. Any of numerous species of insect in the order Coleoptera characterized by a pair of hard, shell-like front wings which cover and protect a pair of rear wings when at rest.
    3. A game of chance in which players attempt to complete a drawing of a beetle, different dice rolls allowing them to add the various body parts.
    4. A type of mallet with a large wooden head, used to drive wedges, beat pavements, etc.
    5. A machine in which fabrics are subjected to a hammering process while passing over rollers, as in cotton mills; a beetling machine.
  • verb
    1. To move away quickly, to scurry away.
    2. To loom over; to extend or jut.
    3. To beat with a heavy mallet.
    4. To finish by subjecting to a hammering process in a beetle or beetling machine.

Example Sentences

  • Several beetles were hiding under the damp log.
  • The children collected colorful beetles during their nature walk.
  • Tiny beetles crawled across the garden soil after the rain.
  • Scientists discovered new species of beetles in the rainforest.
  • The bright lights attracted many flying beetles at night.

On this page you'll find 70 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to beetles, such as: bags, balloons, bastinadoes, batons, bats, bellies, billies.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

maces

races

waddies

zips

zooms

Browse the Thesaurus