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canine Antonyms

Opposite of canine

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• noun (Context 1)

An animal of the family Canidae, especially a domestic dog.

Usage Example

"The shelter houses dozens of rescue canines waiting to find their forever homes."

Strongest
feline

• adjective (Context 2)

Relating to or resembling a dog or an animal of the family Canidae.

Usage Example

"The police officer was accompanied by her feline partner during the night patrol."

Strongest
feline

• noun (Context 3)

A pointed tooth located between the incisors and premolars of a mammal, often enlarged in carnivores.

Usage Example

"Carnivores use their sharp canines to securely grip and tear meat."

Strong
molar
Weak
incisor

Similar words to canine

Looking for synonyms? Words similar to canine vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:

cuspid
dog
doglike
hound
cuspidate
fang
eyetooth
pooch
See all synonyms of canine

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Canine. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/canine
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