Synonyms of dog

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noun

ˈdȯg 

1

as in puppy

a domestic mammal that is related to the wolves and foxes

a dog who needs a loving home

Synonyms & Similar Words

• puppy
• canine
• mutt
• pooch
• bitch
• pup
• doggy
• tyke
• hound
• mongrel
• hunter
• cur
• sheepdog
• wolfhound
• puppy dog
• whelp
• bird dog
• lapdog
• sled dog
• wolf dog
• watchdog
• coonhound
• police dog
• guide dog
• gundog
• working dog
• courser
• bandog

2

as in bastard

a person whose behavior is offensive to others

she must think that you're a real dog after hearing those tasteless jokes you told last night

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bastard
• jerk
• clown
• skunk
• snake
• rat
• joker
• beast
• hound
• creep
• swine
• heel
• reptile
• idiot
• brute
• toad
• brat
• pill
• moron
• varmint
• cur
• vermin
• villain
• louse
• bugger
• fool
• stinker
• sod
• nuisance
• so-and-so
• buzzard
• son of a gun
• scum
• schmuck
• cad
• bounder
• scumbag
• rotter
• boor
• blighter
• barbarian
• lout
• cretin
• slime
• fink
• bleeder
• dirtbag
• chuff
• slob
• scuzzball
• crumb
• savage
• crud
• stinkard
• churl
• slimeball
• nerd
• sleaze
• sleazeball
• rat fink
• sleazebag
• caveman
• rascal
• rogue
• wretch
• scoundrel
• scab
• Neanderthal
• loudmouth
• lowlife
• turkey
• scamp
• miscreant
• roughneck
• pest
• vulgarian
• imbecile
• dolt
• blockhead
• booby
• dope
• jackass
• nincompoop
• ninny
• goon
• snot
• doofus
• airhead
• nut
• snob
• dink
• insolent
• nit
• dork
• schmo
• nitwit
• snip
• dweeb
• birdbrain
• snoot
• half-wit

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hero
• gentleman
• lady
• heroine
• idol
• role model
• saint
• angel

dog

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verb

1

as in to chase

to go after or on the track of

star athletes being dogged by fans when they're out in public

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chase
• track
• pursue
• tail
• escort
• follow
• course
• accompany
• trail
• hound
• tag
• trace
• bird-dog
• run after
• shadow
• run
• watch
• hunt
• eye
• seek
• search (for)
• chaperone
• observe

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lead
• pilot
• guide
• head

2

as in to hound

to subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders

tired of constantly having to dog their son about cleaning his room

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hound
• needle
• peck (at)
• urge
• beg
• pick at
• nag
• bother
• henpeck
• badger
• annoy
• egg
• carp (at)
• push
• ride
• bug
• harass
• pester
• plague
• bait
• fuss (about or over)
• insist
• harry
• prompt
• spur
• coax
• irk
• incite
• pressure
• vex
• goad
• hassle
• yap (at)
• plead
• prod
• exhort
• nitpick
• cajole
• chivy
• wheedle
• importune
• press
• blandish

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• compliment
• recommend
• praise
• commend
• build up
• tout
• laud
• applaud
• extol
• eulogize
• acclaim

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dog

Noun

Police were unable to locate the dog after searching the area, and authorities believe the dog died as a result of the attack. — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Today, Canyon View Ranch boards around 60 dogs at once, often with a waiting list stretching six months or longer. — Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Verb

Zelensky remains dogged by high-level graft investigations, although he has never been named as a suspect even as the probes have engulfed officials close to him. — Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

But in recent years it has been dogged by questions about its culture, approach to complaints handling, and use of non-disclosure agreements. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing dog

• attack dog
• dog collar
• hot dog
• sea dog