REPTILE Synonyms: 110 Similar and Opposite Words

reptile

noun

ˈrep-ˌtī(-ə)l

Definition of reptile

as in bastard

a person whose behavior is offensive to others the actor plays a total reptile who's somehow still a hit with the ladies

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Recent Examples of reptile Fortunately, however, MADACC was able to send two animal control officers to Tuck's home – as well as someone from a local reptile rescue. — Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2026 Ultimately, the only factor of the exotic reptile trade that lacks the voice of its representative mentioned most in the documentary is the zoos. — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2026 From my lane in the reptile and amphibian world, in general, reptiles benefit from having a diverse canopy. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026 The footage, filmed in August at Changlu Tourism and Leisure Park in Guangdong Province, China, and obtained by Newsflare, shows a guest stepping onto a tortoise’s back and squatting on the reptile while holding a child. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reptile

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Noun

For dogs that stress out easily or suffer from anxiety, these collars could also increase their stress levels when left on too long.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
The survival thriller, directed by David Ayer, follows a Special Forces officer and his combat dog who, after a devastating plane crash, get stranded deep in the Alaskan wilderness.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of dog

Noun

According to children’s program manager Fedeline Julien, who has worked for Beaches since 1999, the area where Treasure Beach stands used to be dedicated to beach parties, team member residences, and the jerk truck.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026
In late August, Mayor Mamdani hosted a celebration of Caribbean culture at Gracie Mansion with plenty of patties and jerk chicken to go around.

— Reshma B, VIBE.com, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of jerk

Noun

Cellphone camera footage broadcast by CBS Los Angeles shows the snake on a beach at night and someone trying to use what appears to be the base of a palm frond to pick it up and toss it back into the water.

— Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Jackie Aguilar came upon the snake while walking on the beach in Crystal Cove with her family last Friday night.

— Lesley Marin, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of snake

Noun

The disease is primarily spread to humans through bites and scratches from infected animals like bats, raccoons, skunks, and foxes.

— Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2026
The petting zoo, Farm Adventures, said the goats were too young for vaccination and had been bitten by a skunk found in their pen.

— Aria Bendix, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of skunk

Noun

The goliath birdeater is an ambush predator and mostly feeds on earthworms, insects, frogs, and toads.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026
Toad facilitators now regularly milk the toad’s glands and dry the extract so it can be smoked, generating potent trips that are said to collapse the ego.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of toad

Noun

Nike Alphafly 3 Sneaker Featured on our roundup of the best shoes for running marathons, Nike’s Alphafly 3 is a beast that will keep on performing — during race days and training sessions alike.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
At the end of the day, Piker is a content producer; his job is to feed the beast.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of beast

Noun

The smart kids, the shy ones, the jokers and the loners — every one of them is caught in the pyroclastic flow of adolescence, every minute a negotiation between fitting in and standing out.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
The jokers Toth and Jackson, bless them, keep things endearing and funny.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of joker

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