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feral

The word “feral” has 2 syllables: fer-al

It's pronounced as /ˈfɛrəl/

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In the thesaurus, “feral” has 65 synonyms and 51 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for feral

Antonyms for feral

Meanings of feral

  • noun
    1. A domesticated animal that has returned to the wild; an animal, particularly a domesticated animal, living independently of humans.
    2. A contemptible young person, a lout, a person who behaves wildly.
    3. A person who has isolated themselves from the outside world; one living an alternative lifestyle.
    4. (furry subculture) A character in furry art or literature which has the physical characteristics (body) of a regular animal (typically quadripedal), that may or may not be able to communicate with humans or anthros (contrasts anthro).
  • adjective
    1. Wild, untamed, especially of domesticated animals having returned to the wild.
    2. (of a person) Contemptible, unruly, misbehaved.

Example Sentences

  • The animal shelter rescued several feral cats from the abandoned building.
  • He was chased by a feral dog while walking through the alley.
  • After years in the wild, the child behaved in a feral manner.
  • The forest was home to a group of feral pigs that damaged local crops.
  • Her expression turned almost feral during the intense argument.

On this page you'll find 116 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to feral, such as: angelic, angelical, animal, animalistic, barbaric, barbarous, beast.

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