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buzzard Synonyms
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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 buteo circling high above the valley in search of prey."
Strongest
buteo
Strong
hawk
• 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
Weak
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."
Strong
curmudgeon
miser
Weak
geezer
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Buzzard. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/buzzard