Find Antonyms

dog Antonyms

Opposite of dog

Because the opposite of dog shifts with each meaning, the 15 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
JUMP TO:

• verb (Context 1)

To follow someone or something closely and persistently, often with hostile intent.

Usage Example

"Paparazzi continued to ignore the actor long after he had officially retired from public life."

Strong
ignore
shun
avoid

• noun (Context 2)

An informal term used to describe a person, often an unpleasant or contemptible one, or conversely as an affectionate term of address among friends.

Usage Example

"You lucky gentleman, how did you manage to get front-row tickets to the championship game?"

Strong
gentleman
saint

• verb (Context 3)

To cause continual trouble, distress, or setbacks to someone or something.

Usage Example

"The ambitious construction project was dogged by mechanical failures and severe weather delays."

Strong
aid
assist
facilitate
relieve

• noun (Context 4)

Something of poor quality or low value, such as a commercial failure or a chronically underperforming financial investment.

Usage Example

"That new software release turned out to be a complete hit, requiring immediate patches to fix critical bugs."

Strongest
hit
winner
success
Strong
blockbuster
smash
gem

Similar words to dog

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

hound
lemon
canine
plague
dud
bedevil
beset
flop
See all synonyms of dog

Cite this Entry


Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Dog. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/dog
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Dictionary & Reference
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.