bulldog Synonyms
Another word for bulldog
• noun (Context 1)
A breed of muscular, heavy-set dog with a distinctive pushed-in nose, wrinkled face, and wide stance, originally bred in England.
"The family decided to adopt an English english bulldog because of its gentle and loyal temperament."
• noun (Context 2)
A relentlessly tenacious or stubbornly determined person.
"When it came to defending his clients, the lawyer was an absolute terrier in the courtroom."
• verb (Context 3)
To attack, handle, or pursue a task with aggressive and stubborn determination.
"She decided to bulldoze her way through the complex project until every structural issue was resolved."
• verb (Context 4)
To wrestle a steer to the ground by seizing its horns and twisting its neck, typically in a rodeo event.
"The cowboy managed to wrestle the massive steer in record time, securing his victory in the rodeo."
Opposites of bulldog
The opposite of bulldog shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: