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cat Antonyms
Opposite of cat
Because the opposite of cat shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A person, especially a man, often used to refer to an enthusiast of jazz music or someone considered stylish.
Usage Example
"He was a cool square who always knew the best underground clubs in the city."
Strong
square
• verb (Context 2)
To vomit or regurgitate (slang).
Usage Example
"The excessive movement of the small boat caused the unfortunate passenger to keep down over the side."
Strong
keep down
• verb (Context 3)
To hoist an anchor to the cathead of a ship and secure it (nautical).
Usage Example
"The sailors worked together to drop the anchor before the fierce storm arrived."
Strong
drop
Similar words to cat
Words similar to cat shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
feline
vomit
throw up
puke
housecat
kitty
barf
felid
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Cat. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 6, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/cat