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ass Synonyms

Another word for ass

Choosing another word for ass depends on context, so the 24 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The buttocks or the rear end of the body.

Usage Example

"She slipped on the icy sidewalk and fell flat on her arse."

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arse
buttocks
butt
rear end
rear
backside
behind
bottom
Strong
bum
rump

• noun (Context 2)

A foolish, stupid, or stubborn person.

Usage Example

"He made an absolute jackass of himself by arriving at the formal dinner in a clown costume."

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jackass
fool
idiot
Strong
blockhead
numbskull
dolt
nitwit
twit
dunce
simpleton

• noun (Context 3)

A hoofed mammal of the horse family (Equidae), typically smaller than a horse with longer ears and a braying call; a donkey.

Usage Example

"The farmers used a sturdy donkey to carry the heavy loads up the rocky mountain trail."

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donkey
burro
jackass
Strong
jenny
moke

Opposites of ass

The opposite of ass shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

genius
sage
See all opposites of ass

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