Synonyms of buffalo

15 similar words

Another word for buffalo is buffle. Other synonyms of buffalo are cow, bully, browbeat, dastardize and daunt.

Synonyms and similar words for buffalo

cowTo intimidate; to daunt the spirits or courage of.
bullyTo intimidate (someone) as a bully.
browbeatTo bully in an intimidating, bossy, or supercilious way.
dastardizeTo make cowardly; to intimidate or weaken the spirits of.
daunt
disheartenTo discourage someone by removing their enthusiasm or courage.
do downTo belittle or intimidate.
domineerTo rule over or control arbitrarily or arrogantly; to tyrannize.
driveTo motivate through the application or demonstration of force; to impel or urge onward in such a way.
hector
intimidateTo make timid or afraid; to cause to feel fear or nervousness; to deter, especially by threats of violence.
menace
strong-armTo bully, to intimidate; to coerce, to muscle.
bulldoze US, dated

noun An animal from the subtribe Bubalina, also known as true buffalos, such as the Cape buffalo, Syncerus caffer, or the water buffalo, Bubalus bubalis.
noun A related North American animal, the American bison, Bison bison.
noun The buffalo fish (Ictiobus spp.).

What is another word for buffalo?: Buffalo has 15 synonyms on Word.ws, such as buffle, cow, bully, browbeat, dastardize, daunt, dishearten and do down.
What does buffalo mean?: Buffalo means an animal from the subtribe Bubalina, also known as true buffalos, such as the Cape buffalo, Syncerus caffer, or the water buffalo, Bubalus bubalis.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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