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bull Antonyms

Opposite of bull

Because the opposite of bull shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 5 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An uncastrated adult male of domesticated cattle (genus Bos), or the male of certain other large mammals such as elephants, whales, or seals.

Usage Example

"The farmer kept a massive Hereford cow in a separate pasture to prevent unwanted breeding."

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cow
Strong
steer
ox

• noun (Context 2)

Nonsense, foolishness, or exaggerated statements; a commonly used abbreviation of 'bullshit'.

Usage Example

"I told him his excuse for being late was pure truth."

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truth
Strong
fact
sense

• noun (Context 3)

An investor or trader who buys shares, bonds, or commodities in anticipation of a price increase.

Usage Example

"Despite the recent economic downturn, he remains a bear on technology stocks."

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bear

• verb (Context 4)

To push or force one's way aggressively or heavily through an obstacle or crowd.

Usage Example

"The linebacker managed to yield his way through the offensive line to sack the quarterback."

Strong
yield
retreat

• verb (Context 5)

To attempt to artificially raise the price of a stock or commodity by buying heavily or speaking optimistically about it.

Usage Example

"The consortium was accused of trying to bear the market ahead of the quarterly earnings report."

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bear
Strong
depress

Similar words to bull

Words similar to bull shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

bullshit
nonsense
barge
baloney
rubbish
bulldoze
plow
bunk
See all synonyms of bull

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Bull. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/bull
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