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Synonyms of feral

8 similar words · 2 opposite words

Another word for feral is wild. Other synonyms of feral are savage, untamed, tameless and untame.

Synonyms and similar words for feral

adjectiveWild; untamed.

  • ferinePertaining to wild, menacing animals; feral.
  • savageWild; not cultivated or tamed.
  • tamelessNot tamed; not tamable, unable to be tamed; wild.
  • uplandishWild or savage; mountainous, or dwelling in the mountains.
  • untameNot tame; wild.
  • untamedWild, uncontrolled, especially of animals not domesticated or trained to human contact.
  • wildEspecially, being of the wild type: being of an unbroken ancestral line of undomesticated animals, as opposed to being...
  • indomite obsoleteUntamed; savage; wild.

Opposite of feral

adjectiveThat is a feral character; zoomorphic.

Meaning of feral

  1. adjective Wild; untamed.
  2. adjective Of an animal, wild but descended from domestic or captive ancestors; thus, in the wild, although not necessarily of the wild type.
  3. adjective Having the characteristics of an animal; animal-like.

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Questions about synonyms of feral

What is another word for feral?
Feral has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as wild, savage, untamed, tameless and untame.
What is the opposite of feral?
The opposite of feral is anthro. Other antonyms of feral are furry.
What does feral mean?
Feral means wild; untamed.

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