Synonyms of at bay
6 similar words
Another word for at bay is away. Other synonyms of at bay are at a distance, at arm's length, back, cornered and trapped.
Synonyms and similar words for at bay
prepositional phraseUnable to come closer; at a distance.
- at a distance
- at arm's length
- awayFrom a place, hence.
- back
Meaning of at bay
- prepositional phrase Unable to come closer; at a distance.
- prepositional phrase Cornered; unable to flee.
- prepositional phrase Of an animal, especially a docile animal in contrast to a predatory animal which would be blazoned statant: standing, in profile toward dexter, with all four feet on the ground. (If gazing at the viewer, the animal is at gaze.).
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Questions about synonyms of at bay
- What is another word for at bay?
- At bay has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as away, at a distance, at arm's length, back, cornered and trapped.
- What does at bay mean?
- At bay means unable to come closer; at a distance.
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