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cormorant Synonyms

Another word for cormorant

Choosing another word for cormorant depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A large, dark-plumaged diving seabird of the family Phalacrocoracidae, characterized by a long, hooked bill, webbed feet, and a habit of standing with its wings spread out to dry, found along coastlines and inland waters globally.

Usage Example

"We watched a shag dive beneath the surface of the lake and emerge moments later with a silver fish in its beak."

Strong
shag

• noun (Context 2)

A greedy, rapacious, or gluttonous person.

Usage Example

"The corrupt officials acted like cormorants, devouring the town's resources without a second thought."

Strongest
glutton
Strong
vulture
pig
greedy guts
hog
harpy
gourmand
bloodsucker
leech
predator

Opposites of cormorant

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

altruist
philanthropist
ascetic
benefactor
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• Nearby Words

corkboard
corked
corkscrew
cormorant
corn
corn salad
cornball

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