boar Synonyms
Another word for boar
• noun (Context 1)
A wild pig (Sus scrofa) native to Eurasia and North Africa, having a coarse bristly coat, prominent tusks, and a long snout used for rooting in the forest floor, from which domestic pigs are descended.
"The wildlife camera captured a large swine rooting for acorns beneath the oak trees."
• noun (Context 2)
An uncastrated adult male domestic pig kept for breeding, or the male of certain other mammals such as the bear, guinea pig, badger, or raccoon.
"The farmer introduced a prize-winning hog to the herd to improve the stock."
• noun (Context 3)
The lean, dark, and richly flavored meat of a wild boar, often prepared as roasts, stews, or cured sausages.
"The rustic Italian restaurant served wide ribbons of pasta tossed with a slow-cooked ragù of pork."
Opposites of boar
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of boar varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: