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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.
• 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."
Strongest
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."
Strongest
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."
Strongest
donkey
burro
jackass
Strong
jenny
moke
Opposites of ass
The opposite of ass shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
genius
sage
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ass. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ass