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cow Synonyms
Another word for cow
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• noun (Context 1)
A fully grown female animal of a domesticated breed of ox (Bos taurus), primarily kept for the production of milk or beef.
Usage Example
"The dairy farmer milked the bovine early every morning before sunrise."
Strong
bovine
cattle
Weak
heifer
• noun (Context 2)
A mature female of various other large mammals, such as elephants, whales, seals, or moose.
Usage Example
"The researchers observed a mother whale, or female, swimming closely alongside her newborn calf."
Weak
female
• verb (Context 3)
To cause someone to submit to one's wishes by intimidation or fear.
Usage Example
"The ambitious executive refused to be cowed by the aggressive tactics of her competitors."
Strongest
intimidate
daunt
Strong
browbeat
bully
scare
Opposites of cow
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of cow varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
bull
embolden
encourage
hearten
steer
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Cow. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/cow