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Synonyms of man-eater

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Another word for man-eater is femme fatale. Other synonyms of man-eater are enchantress, mantrap, seductress, she-wolf and siren.

Synonyms and similar words for man-eater

nounA seductive dangerous woman, often readily taking and discarding male romantic partners.

Meaning of man-eater

  1. noun An animal that attacks and kills humans for food, such as certain tigers or sharks; any animal that consumes human flesh.
  2. noun A carnivorous plant large enough to consume a human; a man-eating plant.
  3. noun A cannibal; a human that eats other humans.

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Questions about synonyms of man-eater

What is another word for man-eater?
Man-eater has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as femme fatale, enchantress, mantrap, seductress, she-wolf, siren, temptress and vamp.
What does man-eater mean?
Man-eater means an animal that attacks and kills humans for food, such as certain tigers or sharks; any animal that consumes human flesh.

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