bull Synonyms
Another word for bull
• noun (Context 1)
An uncastrated adult male of domesticated cattle (genus Bos), or the male of certain other large mammals such as elephants, whales, or seals.
"The farmer kept a massive Hereford sire in a separate pasture to prevent unwanted breeding."
• noun (Context 2)
Nonsense, foolishness, or exaggerated statements; a commonly used abbreviation of 'bullshit'.
"I told him his excuse for being late was pure nonsense."
• noun (Context 3)
An investor or trader who buys shares, bonds, or commodities in anticipation of a price increase.
"Despite the recent economic downturn, he remains a optimist on technology stocks."
• verb (Context 4)
To push or force one's way aggressively or heavily through an obstacle or crowd.
"The linebacker managed to barge his way through the offensive line to sack the quarterback."
• verb (Context 5)
To attempt to artificially raise the price of a stock or commodity by buying heavily or speaking optimistically about it.
"The consortium was accused of trying to pump the market ahead of the quarterly earnings report."
Opposites of bull
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of bull varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: