Synonyms of wolf in sheep's clothing
20 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for wolf in sheep's clothing is renegade. Other synonyms of wolf in sheep's clothing are traitor, betrayer, double-crosser, backstabber and recreant.
Synonyms and similar words for wolf in sheep's clothing
nounSomeone who or something which is harmful or threatening but disguised as something peaceful or...
- wolf in a lamb's skinSynonym of wolf in sheep's clothing.
- backstabberA traitor or hypocrite, such as a co-worker or friend assumed trustworthy but who figuratively attacks when one's back...
- betrayerSomeone who betrays, or reveals confidential information; a squealer or informer.
- double-crosserOne who double-crosses; a traitor.
- quislingA traitor who collaborates with the enemy.
- ratA person who is known for betrayal.
- ratter
- recreantSomebody who is recreant, who yields in combat; a coward or traitor.
- renegadeA disloyal person who betrays or deserts a cause, religion, political party, friend, etc.
- serpentA person who is subtle, malicious, treacherous, or deceiving.
- snakeA person who acts deceitfully for personal or social gain; a treacherous person.
- snake in the grassA hidden enemy.
- traitorOne who betrays any confidence or trust.
- treasonistOne who commits treason.
- cockatrice archaicAn evil, deceitful, or destructive person.
- swike dialectal, obsoleteA deceiver; betrayer, traitor.
- treacher archaicA traitor or deceiver.
- treacherer archaicA treacher, a traitor.
- turntippet obsoleteA traitor; a defector; a renegade.
- withersake archaicAn apostate or perfidious renegade.
Opposite of wolf in sheep's clothing
nounSomeone who or something which is harmful or threatening but disguised as something peaceful or...
- paper tigerSomething or someone that appears powerful, strong or threatening but is in reality weak, ineffective, or unable to...
- sheep in wolf's clothingSomeone or something that appears fierce or threatening but is actually harmless or means no harm.
Meaning of wolf in sheep's clothing
- noun Someone who or something which is harmful or threatening but disguised as something peaceful or pleasant.
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Questions about synonyms of wolf in sheep's clothing
- What is another word for wolf in sheep's clothing?
- Wolf in sheep's clothing has 20 synonyms on Word.ws, such as renegade, traitor, betrayer, double-crosser, backstabber, recreant and treasonist.
- What is the opposite of wolf in sheep's clothing?
- The opposite of wolf in sheep's clothing is paper tiger. Other antonyms of wolf in sheep's clothing are sheep in wolf's clothing.
- What does wolf in sheep's clothing mean?
- Wolf in sheep's clothing means someone who or something which is harmful or threatening but disguised as something peaceful or pleasant.
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