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

Leonberg’s family dog, Indy, starred as the sole protagonist. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026

Now, following Rick’s passing in 2015, Robyn is preparing for her next chapter alongside her husband, Michael, and their dog, Presley Elvis. — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026

Verb

But Paxton, who has been dogged by scandals and trailed in polls, has gotten a lifeline from Elon Musk, who lives in Texas and has several businesses headquartered there. — Justin Papp, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2026

Leading up to the June primary, lagging in polls and fundraising, and dogged by a federal probe of a former staffer accused of siphoning money from his dormant campaign account, Becerra was largely an afterthought. — Sacbee.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Phrases Containing dog

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