ferret Synonyms
Another word for ferret
• noun (Context 1)
A domesticated, typically brown, black, white, or mixed-color mammal belonging to the weasel family, possessing a long slender body and often kept as a pet or historically used for hunting rabbits.
"The playful polecat darted under the sofa and emerged moments later with a stolen sock."
• verb (Context 2)
To search persistently and systematically in order to uncover or discover something hidden.
"The investigative journalist worked for months to unearth out the truth behind the political scandal."
• verb (Context 3)
To hunt or clear out rabbits, rodents, or other small game using ferrets.
"The gamekeeper spent the cold winter morning ferreting in the warrens along the edge of the estate."
Opposites of ferret
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of ferret varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: