Synonyms of burrow

burrow 1 of 2

noun

as in nest

the shelter or resting place of a wild animal

the chipmunk retreated to its burrow to have its babies

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nest
• lair
• house
• den
• lodge
• hole
• territory

burrow

2 of 2

verb

1

as in to claw

Synonyms & Similar Words

• claw
• dredge
• excavate
• shovel
• grub
• dig
• quarry
• delve
• scoop
• dig in
• mine
• spade

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fill (in)
• smooth (out or over)

2

as in to crouch

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crouch
• couch
• squat
• huddle
• hunker (down)
• hunch
• snug
• curl up
• snuggle
• scrunch
• nestle
• squinch