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buzzard Synonyms

Another word for buzzard

Choosing another word for buzzard depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A large bird of prey with broad wings and a wide tail, typical of the genus Buteo, found widely in Europe and Asia.

Usage Example

"The hikers paused to watch a common hawk circling high above the valley in search of prey."

Strong
hawk
raptor
bird of prey

• noun (Context 2)

A vulture, particularly the turkey vulture or black vulture, known for scavenging carrion.

Usage Example

"A flock of buzzards gathered around the carcass on the side of the desert highway."

Strongest
vulture
turkey vulture
turkey buzzard
Strong
black vulture
scavenger

• noun (Context 3)

A contemptible, greedy, or curmudgeonly older person.

Usage Example

"The miserly old curmudgeon refused to donate even a single penny to the neighborhood charity fund."

Strongest
curmudgeon
Strong
codger
coot
geezer
grouch
grump
miser
skinflint
tightwad
scrooge

Opposites of buzzard

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

philanthropist
sweetheart
saint
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• Nearby Words

buyout
buyuk menderes
buzz
buzzard
buzzcut
buzzed
buzzer

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Buzzard. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/buzzard
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