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TIGER: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for TIGER?

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Tiger as a Noun
Definitions of "Tiger" as a noun
Synonyms of "Tiger" as a noun (10 Words)
Usage Examples of "Tiger" as a noun
Associations of "Tiger" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Tiger” are: panthera tigris, performer, doer, worker, succeeder, high achiever, activist, man of action, woman of action, entrepreneur

Tiger as a Noun

Definitions of "Tiger" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “tiger” as a noun can have the following definitions:

Used in names of tiger moths and striped butterflies, e.g. scarlet tiger, plain tiger.
A very large solitary cat with a yellow-brown coat striped with black, native to the forests of Asia but becoming increasingly rare.
A dynamic economy of one of the smaller East Asian countries, especially that of Singapore, Taiwan, or South Korea.
Large feline of forests in most of Asia having a tawny coat with black stripes; endangered.
Used to refer to someone fierce, determined, or ambitious.
A person with an insatiable appetite for something.
A fierce or audacious person.

Synonyms of "Tiger" as a noun (10 Words)

activist	A person who campaigns to bring about political or social change. A committed animal rights activist.
doer	A person who is admired because of their courage and toughness. I m a doer* not a moaner.*
entrepreneur	A person who sets up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit. The music entrepreneur* pulled back from financing a screenplay Hopper had written.*
high achiever	An air mass of higher than normal pressure.
man of action	Any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage.
panthera tigris	An Asian river; a tributary of the Euphrates River.
performer	A person who entertains an audience. A circus performer.
succeeder	A person who accomplishes a desired aim or result. The true succeeder* of his house.*
woman of action	An adult female person (as opposed to a man.
worker	A neuter or undeveloped female bee, wasp, ant, or other social insect, large numbers of which do the basic work of the colony. He s a miracle worker.

Usage Examples of "Tiger" as a noun

It aroused the tiger in me.
He's a tiger on the tennis court.
One of the sport's young tigers.
Despite his wound, he still fought like a tiger.
I'm a tiger for a bargain.

Associations of "Tiger" (30 Words)

anteater	A burrowing monotreme mammal covered with spines and having a long snout and claws for hunting ants and termites; native to Australia.
camel	A yellowish fawn colour like that of camel hair. A camel* coat.*
carnivore	A terrestrial or aquatic flesh-eating mammal. Tyrannosaurus Rex was a large carnivore.
cat	Raise an anchor from the surface of the water to the cathead. His mother called me an old cat.
cheetah	Long-legged spotted cat of Africa and southwestern Asia having nonretractile claws; the swiftest mammal; can be trained to run down game.
eagle	A figure of an eagle especially as a symbol of the US. He eagled the last to share fourth place.
elephant	A very large plant-eating mammal with a prehensile trunk, long curved ivory tusks, and large ears, native to Africa and southern Asia. It is the largest living land animal.
giraffe	A large African mammal with a very long neck and forelegs, having a coat patterned with brown patches separated by lighter lines. It is the tallest living animal.
gorilla	Largest anthropoid ape; terrestrial and vegetarian; of forests of central west Africa. The 800 lb gorilla* of the home mortgage industry.*
leopard	The pelt of a leopard. A leopard* print outfit.*
lion	The lion as an emblem e g of English or Scottish royalty or as a charge in heraldry.
mammalian	Relating to or denoting a mammal. Cats and other mammalian* predators.*
mane	Growth of hair covering the scalp of a human being. He had a mane* of white hair.*
marsupial	Relating to the marsupials.
monkey	A person who is dominated or controlled by another with reference to the monkey traditionally kept by an organ grinder. Where have you been you little monkey.
omnivore	An animal or person that eats a variety of food of both plant and animal origin.
orangutan	Large long-armed ape of Borneo and Sumatra having arboreal habits.
ostrich	A person who refuses to face reality or recognize the truth a reference to the popular notion that the ostrich hides from danger by burying its head in the sand. Don t be an ostrich* when it comes to security systems.*
pachyderm	Any of various nonruminant hoofed mammals having very thick skin: elephant; rhinoceros; hippopotamus.
panda	Reddish brown Old World raccoon like carnivore in some classifications considered unrelated to the giant pandas.
panther	A large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis.
poach	Cook by simmering in a small amount of liquid. A breakfast of poached egg and grilled bacon.
predator	A person who ruthlessly exploits others. Females defend the nest by actively chasing off predators.
rhinoceros	A large, heavily built plant-eating mammal with one or two horns on the nose and thick folded skin, native to Africa and southern Asia. All kinds have become endangered through hunting.
simmer	(of water or food that is being heated) stay just below boiling point while bubbling gently. She gave him time to simmer* down after their argument.*
sloth	A disinclination to work or exert yourself. The pair had been attacked by a sloth* of bears.*
spotted	Having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture. A red spotted* handkerchief.*
striped	Marked with or having stripes. A green striped* coat.*
vulture	A contemptible person who preys on or exploits others. The press are vultures.
zebra	A silvery-gold sea bream with vertical black stripes.