Synonyms of goat

goat 1 of 2

noun

ˈgōt 

as in victim

a person or thing taking the blame for others

an unhappy childhood was the goat he used to rationalize every failure and shortcoming

Synonyms & Similar Words

• victim
• scapegoat
• excuse
• monkey
• fall guy
• whipping boy
• butt
• fool
• mockery
• mark
• dupe
• laughingstock

go at

2 of 2

phrase

1

as in raid

to take sudden, violent action against

He went at his opponent with such fervor, the fight was practically over before it began.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• raid
• assault
• storm
• attack
• strike
• charge
• rob
• ambush
• sic
• trash
• set at
• swarm
• rush
• invade
• set upon
• pounce (on or upon)
• descend (on or upon)
• sack
• set on
• mob
• turn (on)
• beset
• tear into
• mug
• assail
• round on
• fly at
• surprise
• light into
• bushwhack
• go in (on)
• bomb
• jump (on)
• pitch into
• cannon
• buffet
• plaster
• nuke
• blitz
• loot
• barrage
• flank
• beat up on
• harry
• bum-rush
• pillage
• waylay
• plunder
• bombard
• cannonade
• ravage
• besiege
• batter
• foray
• ambuscade
• press
• envelop
• gang up (on)
• overrun
• beleaguer
• bang away (at)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cover
• protect
• secure
• defend
• guard
• shield

2

as in approach

to start work on energetically

She went at that project with such enthusiasm, you could tell it was a labor of love.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approach
• tackle
• dive (into)
• have at
• address
• attack
• undertake
• wade (in or into)
• face
• sail into
• tear into
• light into
• pursue
• zero (in on)
• focus (on)
• pitch into
• fall (to)
• settle (down)
• buckle (down to)
• concentrate (on)
• knuckle down (to)
• plunge (in)
• take up
• pitch in

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• avoid
• shun
• mess
• evade
• idle
• play
• fool
• trifle
• lag
• monkey (around)
• dally
• dawdle
• poke
• fiddle (around)
• potter (around)
• dillydally
• putter (around)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of goat

Noun

The fence ran right along Nine Mile Road, and across that road was another house with another small acreage that had been home to goats and lambs and chickens over the years. — Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026

Monrings unfold outdoors, whether exploring the property’s extensive trail network, joining morning yoga, learning the art of beekeeping, meeting the resident goats or taking one of the rotating creative workshops. — Kate Donnelly, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Phrase

Before going at it alone, determine whether these types of resources already exist through a local chamber of commerce, economic development organization, industry association, or business support organization. — Rob Falzon, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

A couple of Michigan championship teammates going at it while Dusty May watches in the arena? — Zach Harper, New York Times, 7 July 2026

Phrases Containing goat

• get one's goat