ferreted
The word “ferreted” has 3 syllables: fer-ret-ed
It's pronounced as /ˈfɛr.ə.tɪd/
What is synonym and antonym for ferreted?
In the thesaurus, “ferreted” has 24 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for ferreted along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for ferreted
- captured
- chased
- coursed
- culled
- dogged
- dragged
- harpooned
- hawked
- hounded
- hunted
- killed
- netted
- poached
- pursued
- ran
- ran down
- run
- shot
- snared
- spoored
- stalked
- tracked
- trailed
- trapped
Meanings of ferreted
- verb
- To hunt game with ferrets.
- (by extension) To uncover and bring to light by searching; usually to ferret out.
Example Sentences
- The journalist ferreted out the hidden documents from the archives.
- She ferreted through the drawer looking for her missing keys.
- They ferreted out the truth despite all the cover-ups.
- He ferreted around the old attic for family heirlooms.
- The police ferreted out the suspect after a long investigation.
On this page you'll find 24 synonyms or another words to ferreted, such as: captured, chased, coursed, culled, dogged, dragged, harpooned.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.